Braves’ Sean Rodriguez Involved in Deadly Car Crash

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Atlanta Braves infielder Sean Rodriguez was involved in a car crash Saturday that injured his wife, Giselle, and his two young children, per Ann Keil of WSVN 7News in Miami. The man responsible for the collision died in the crash, police said.

According to police, an unnamed man stole a Miami-Dade Police Department cruiser and T-boned the SUV that Rodriguez and his family were riding in, and the cruiser caught fire on impact, per Keil.

“We are aware that Braves player Sean Rodriguez and his family were involved in a very serious car accident Saturday night in Miami, Florida,” the Braves said in a statement, per Keil. “At this time, our thoughts and prayers are with the health and well-being of Sean’s family as they look to recover.”

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His eight-year-old and two-year-old children were listed as being in serious but stable condition at the hospital.

Rodriguez, who is a Miami native, signed a two-year deal with the Braves in November.

The 31-year-old has spent nine years in the majors, splitting time with the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played seven different positions for the Pirates last season—all but pitcher and catcher—while posting a career-high .270 batting average.

Braves player, family hit in deadly crash involving stolen police car

MIAMI — An Atlanta Braves infielder and his family are recovering after police say their SUV was hit by a man who had stolen a Miami police officer’s cruiser.

News outlets report that 31-year-old Miami native Sean Rodriguez, his wife Giselle and their two young children were T-boned by the stolen cruiser Saturday afternoon in Miami-Dade County.

According to detectives, the suspect was driving the stolen marked police vehicle eastbound on SW 24 Street when he lost control of the vehicle and went onto the westbound lanes, sideswiping a Honda Civic and was then T-boned by a Chevy Suburban, also driving westbound, CBS Miami reports.

The unidentified suspect was killed in the crash.

Rodriguez was not hurt, but the other members of his family were hospitalized. Rodriguez’s wife was listed in fair condition Sunday and the 2-year-old and 8-year-old children were in serious but stable condition.

A 9-year veteran, Rodriguez played the last two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He signed with the Braves in November. The Braves confirmed Rodriguez’s involvement in the crash in a statement on Twitter.