Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim rookie right-hander Nick Adenhart died early Thursday morning after a hit-and-run car accident in Fullerton, Calif. Adenhart, 22, died as a result of his injuries after undergoing surgery at University of California-Irvine Medical Center. This news comes just hours after he pitched 6 shutout innings against the A’s last night.

“The Angels family has suffered a tremendous loss today,” Angels general manager Tony Reagins said in a statement issued by the club. “We are deeply saddened and shocked by this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nick’s family, friends’ loved ones and fans.”

Adenhart was considered one of the top young stars on the Angels pitching staff. Though he did pitch 12 innings last year in 3 games, 2009 was considered his rookie season. MLB postponed the final game of the Angels opening series to give the players and coaches time to mourn his Adenhart’s death.