Daniel Webb, a former major leaguer who last pitched for the Chicago White Sox, has died in an ATV accident. He was 28.
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The accident occurred in Humphreys County (Tenn.) according to the Chicago Sun Times.
Webb pitched in parts of four major league seasons, from 2013-2016. His best year was in 2014, when he pitched 67 innings in relief, struck out 58, and went 6-5. Webb only pitched one game in 2016 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. The White Sox released him in November, 2016.
For his career, Webb was 7-5 with a 4.50 ERA.
The White Sox issued this statement:
Daniel left many friends within the Chicago White Sox organization, and we are all shocked and stunned by the new of last night's terrible accident. He was a terrific young man with a full life ahead of him. All thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends as they deal with today's tragic news.
