Darryl Kile was an elite Major League Baseball (MLB) starting pitcher whose career was defined by a devastating 12-to-6 curveball and an exceptional reputation as a clubhouse leader. Over a 12-year career with the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals, Kile compiled a 133–119 record with 1,668 strikeouts. His life was tragically cut short on June 22, 2002, when he suffered a fatal heart attack at age 33. He became the first active major leaguer to pass away during the regular season since Thurman Munson in 1979. From 30th-Round Longshot to All-Star Ace
Leave a Reply