This is some sad news coming out of Houston, as former MLB player Darryl Hamilton was killed in a murder-suicide on Monday. He was 50 years old.
From ESPN:
Hamilton was found Sunday after he was fatally shot in a house in Pearland. He had worked for the MLB Network since 2013.
An initial investigation determined Hamilton was shot several times and that a woman in the home died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She was identified as 44-year-old Monica Jordan, Pearland Police Lt. Patrick Savage said.
Police said Hamilton and Jordan's 14-month-old child, who was found unharmed at the home, was turned over to Child Protective Services.
Hamilton played for five teams in 13 seasons in the MLB. He last played in 2001 for the New York Mets before retiring.
Many reacted to Hamilton's death:
"All of us at Major League Baseball are shocked and saddened by this tragedy," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "Darryl followed a successful 13-year career on the field by assembling a multifaceted career in our game, working for MLB Advanced Media and in our Baseball Operations Department before moving on to MLB Network.
"He was a talented and personable individual, and we were proud to call him a member of the Baseball Family. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathies to Darryl's family and his many friends throughout our game."
The Mets mourned the loss and said they planned to hold a moment of silence before their next home game on Friday night to honor both Hamilton and Nelson Doubleday Jr., their former owner who died last week at the age of 81.
The Rangers praised Hamilton as well and singled out his "memorable" year in Texas.
"He was not only an offensive catalyst and defensive standout on the field but also was a club leader and an outstanding teammate," said the team, which planned a moment of silence before Tuesday night's home game against Oakland.
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said the team was stunned by the tragedy, "something that is impossible for us to even begin to comprehend."
"Darryl was a wonderful player for our organization, but more importantly, he was a true gentleman and a great friend to many here," said Melvin, who was with Texas during Hamilton's lone season with the Rangers.
All condolences go to Hamilton's family and friends.
