2020 left behind one more terrible event, as on Thursday, former #stlcards pitching prospect Derian Gonzalez died in a motorcycle accident in his native Venezuela. He was 25 years old. (free) https://t.co/Ee2W5w64T4pic.twitter.com/Vw0acIkDVx
RIP Derian. He was one of the group of special pitchers that I had hoped would all reach St Louis. Along with Helsley, Fernandez, and Woodford, who did make the big show, I thought Gonzalez might make it at least as a reliever. They all pitched together at Peoria, and I enjoyed that year immensely.