The sports world was taken aback Monday, when news of former major-league outfielder Darryl Hamilton's death by apparent murder-suicide surfaced. Now, the New York Mets, the team with whom he spent his final years in MLB, has offered its reaction to the tragic news.
"We are saddened by the tragic death of Darryl Hamilton," the Mets said in a statement, per ESPN.com. "Darryl's vibrant personality made him a key member of our postseason teams in 1999 and 2000. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."
The Mets are planning to honor Hamilton, alongside former owner Nelson Doubleday before their game Friday against the Cincinnati Reds after returning home from an eight-game road trip.
Hamilton, who most recently served as an analyst for MLB Network, played with the Mets from 1999 to 2001, during which he played a total of 150 regular-season games.
The veteran outfielder was a part of the Mets' NLDS team in 1999 and NLCS campaign in 2000.
(h/t ESPN.com)
