Baseball reacts to death of legendary musician Prince
Legendary pop musician Prince passed away Thursday, according to his publicist.
After learning of his death, several MLB players paid their condolences to one of the greatest musicians in the history of pop music.
Such sad news about @Prince passing. Incredible artist and an inspiration. #RIPPrince
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) April 21, 2016
RIP Prince
— Dexter Fowler (@DexterFowler) April 21, 2016
Rest In Paradise in Prince. #whendovescry #restinpeace #restinparadise https://t.co/cPh4cJtRlR
— Delino DeShields (@LinoDeShields) April 21, 2016
Prince's death came hours after pro wrestler Joanie Laurer, better known as Chyna, also died.
First we lose Chyna, and now Prince?! Say it ain't so!! #DX #PurpleRain #Rip
— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) April 21, 2016
The musician from Minneapolis touched hearts the world over with his music for four decades, which included close to 40 studio albums, several Grammy nominations and wins, and an acting career.
R.I.P. https://t.co/9F6phsaJyb
— David Ross (@D_Ross3) April 21, 2016
RIP #Prince 🙏🏾
— John Mayberry Jr (@Jmayberryjr44) April 21, 2016
No way...another legend gone😞😞😞RIP Prince!!!
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) April 21, 2016
The news of his loss quickly spread throughout the baseball world, even touching former players and trickling into the stands of games in progress.
One of my favorites gone! This hurts man. #RIP #dovescrying https://t.co/9m9HLj2SgW
— Torii Hunter (@toriihunter48) April 21, 2016
Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" plays at Progressive Field. #RIP
— Zack Meisel (@ZackMeisel) April 21, 2016
#RedSox playing "Let's Go Crazy" in honor of Prince after top 1st vs. #Rays
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) April 21, 2016
Fitting that it's raining in Minneapolis today. pic.twitter.com/s5KFurDhHi
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 21, 2016
In addition to turning Target Field purple, the Twins honored their hometown hero with their own rendition of a Prince classic.
This is a #MNTwins clubhouse ritual. Veterans make sure rookies know the words to “Little Red Corvette.”https://t.co/EwHJzxf6j5
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 21, 2016
Prince, who was born Prince Rogers Nelson, but has gone under many pseudonyms across his career, is one of the best selling artists of all time, selling more than 100 million records worldwide since the late 1970s.