Reed Rohlman, a former Clemson Tigers outfielder who was a two-time All-American and later a draft pick of the Kansas City Royals, died Wednesday in Florida, the school said. He was 29 years old.
Rohlman played for the Tigers from 2014 to 2017. He hit .329 with 11 home runs and 135 RBIs during his college career.
Kansas City selected him in the 35th round of the 2017 MLB draft and he spent three years in the organization’s minor league system.
He was killed in a car crash in Hobe Sound, Florida, the Greenville News reported.
“This is so sad for the Clemson baseball family and everyone who knew him,” Rohlman’s former Clemson coach Jack Leggett told the outlet. “He was a very good player and even more a good person. He always had a smile on his face and was a great teammate.
“Everyone loved being around him. He was easy-going, low-maintenance and always respectful and grateful. The world will miss Reed Rohlman.
Rohlman was the second Clemson freshman in history to earn All-America honors in 2015. He was a second-team All-American in 2016 and helped the Tigers win the ACC championship.
Tyler Jackson, a former teammate, called Rohlman’s death “devastating for a lot of people.”
In the minors, Rohlman played in 251 games with Rookie League Burlington and Idaho Falls and Single-A Lexington. He hit .261 with 15 home runs in the minor leagues.
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