Baseball world reacts to death of Darren 'Dutch' Daulton

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of 1993 NL Champion and Phillies Wall of Fame catcher Darren Daulton. pic.twitter.com/iPHB9Rn7vg

— Phillies (@Phillies) August 7, 2017

The Marlins organization wishes to express our deepest sympathy and sadness over the passing of 1997 World Champion Darren Daulton. https://t.co/2g284kM0bC

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 7, 2017

Before A.I., Utley or Dawkins, my generation had Darren Daulton. 1st guy I remember as a Leader/Hustler/Winner! #RIPDarrenDaulton #TxDutch pic.twitter.com/WRFcmdJV6M

— Marc Farzetta (@MarcFarzetta) August 7, 2017

R.I.P. to the great Darren Daulton. A tremendous player and a special person. Epitomized leadership with his smile, work ethic & toughness

— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) August 7, 2017

R.I.P., Darren Daulton. A friend of my family when we lived in Arkansas City, Kan., and a helluva ballplayer. pic.twitter.com/rvBCt8rMaB

— David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC) August 7, 2017

Why baseball is sometimes secondary....but Darren was a hero in my eyes!!!! #legendaryleader... we love you !!! Dutch

— ricky bottalico (@rickybottalico) August 7, 2017

Rest In Peace @Phillies Darren Daulton. We'll miss you but will remember you forever. pic.twitter.com/GfblXdf6V9

— Cindy Webster (@Cindy610) August 7, 2017

Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Darren Daulton today! You will be missed my friend, always enjoyed your presence at the ballpark

— Cameron Rupp (@CameronRupp) August 7, 2017

Sad to hear that Darren Daulton has died after a four-year battle with brain cancer. God bless you Dutch. @Phillies @HemondDelhiSABR pic.twitter.com/xLxVxOzFky

— Barry M. Bloom (@Boomskie) August 7, 2017

Daulton was the heartbeat of the 93 Phillies and went out as a champion with the 97 Marlins. Another huge loss in a tough year for Phillies. https://t.co/5jjuvcb7lw

— Tyler Kepner (@TylerKepner) August 7, 2017

Dutch's double off Maddux in Game 6 of the '93 NLCS. pic.twitter.com/Wy8m8yMCfO

— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) August 7, 2017

So sad. My all time favorite. Why I chose #10 jersey. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/3BnS91rTuE

— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) August 7, 2017

25 years ago, Darren Daulton might have been the best catcher in baseball. Whatever he became after that, that's how I want to remember him.

— Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) August 7, 2017