The death of Daniel Antonio Colás Soulary, young promise of baseball, in Santiago de Cuba This Wednesday, he generated a deep impact among his family, friends and followers.
“Today, May 1st, I would have turned 23 years old.”, reported communicator Yosmany Mayeta in Facebook, highlighting that the boy had a promising future, according to those close to him.
The young shortstop, who lived on Fourth Street, between First and Third in the Santa Rosa neighborhood, died due to an illness, which made it impossible for him to join the current edition of the National Ball SeriesMayeta pointed out.
However, sources told CyberCuba that the ballplayer died from leukemia.
Colás participated in three National Series with the Wasps, and was always recognized as one of the great talents of the province, who, according to mentor Eriberto Rosales, cited by the page in Facebook For La Goma, he had everything to become the best in his position in the country.
On social networks, close people have joined in the deep pain caused by the death of the young athlete.
The Santiago baseball player Euclides Perez lamented in Facebook the departure of his colleague: “It is very hard to know that you will not be among all of us who love you from the heart, you will always be my brother, we will miss you, I will always never forget all the beautiful moments we had and all the joys we experienced in the ball, which is what we like since we were kids.”
“We love you kakete"As we told you, my nigga, password, you know what a brotherhood means, they will always be your size among us, may you rest in peace, God has a beautiful place for you as you deserve," he expressed with deep regret.
A person who responds Facebook to the name of La Tranka De Cuba, commented: “My brother I still don't believe this can't be"On this day of our birthday, this game leaves me without strength, my brother EPD."
Although short, Colás' career promised to place him at the top of the national sport, according to the site Swing Completo.
He debuted in Cuban baseball in 2019, during the 59th National Series. He participated in 24 games with the Avispas de Santiago de Cuba and batted just .161. Five hits, including a double, was his offensive production, driving in two runs and scoring six.
Then, he rejoined the indomitable squad in series 61 and 62, mostly as a shortstop defender and substitute running back. He added his first career triple in 2023, before leaving the team due to illness.
In summary, during three seasons, Colás had an average of .191 (94-18), with three doubles and a triple as extra-base hits. He drove in six runs and scored 20, leaving a defensive average of .903, with 14 errors in 144 pitches.
He wore the number 13 on his uniform with the Santiago de Cuba Wasps.
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