Former Ranger minor leaguer killed
by Adam J. Morris on May 26, 2008 11:22 AM CDT
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PrintGeremi Gonzalez was killed in Venezuela yesterday by lightning.
Gonzalez pitched for Oklahoma in 2002, and spent a fair amount of time in the majors with the D-Rays and Cubs, among others.
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My prayers go out to his family
I can’t imagine being struck by lightning. I hope it was quick and he didn’t suffer.
"My death certificate will probably say: 'Cause of Death: World Series.'" Jamey Newberg
July 18th, 2003
Rangers face the Devil Rays at Tropicana Field. Ismael Valdez vs. Geremi Gonzalez.
Valdez gave Texas seven innings of one-run baseball.
Gonzalez gave Tampa Bay eight innings of shutout baseball.
Texas lost, 2-0.
R.I.P.
Per Wikipedia
“He was known as Jeremi Gonzalez until he was traded to the Brewers in 2006, at which time he informed the team of the proper spelling.”
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