ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals were informed this morning by the St. Louis Police Department of the tragic death of pitcher Josh Han , 29, who was killed in an auto accident on westbound Highway 64/40 within the city limits.
Cardinals' Manager Tony La Russa informed Josh's father of this tragic event. Major League Baseball representatives have also been notified and tonight's 7:05 p.m. game with the Chicago Cubs has been postponed.
The Cardinals and the St. Louis Police Department will make a brief statement to the news media at 3 p.m. CDT in the Busch Stadium interview room.
Han , who is single, has been a member of the St. Louis Cardinals since February of 2006 and helped the team to its 10th World Series le last Fall.
The Cardinals ask that all fans join the team in offering their prayers and condolences to Josh Han 's family on this very sad day for the Cardinals and Major League Baseball.
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