Major League Baseball reacts to the passing of Roy Halladay

By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor

It’s been an extremely difficult afternoon for Major League Baseball as former Cy Young Winner and future Hall of Fame pitcher Roy Halladay passed away in a tragic plane crash on Tuesday. As the news was released that it was him in the plane, players and organizations across the sports world took to Twitter to pay their respects to Doc. He was 40 years old.

We are saddened by the tragic news that Roy Halladay, 2-time Cy Young Award winner & 8-time All-Star, has died in a plane crash. He was 40. pic.twitter.com/SOFv3bOLyt

— MLB (@MLB) November 7, 2017

Such a sad day. We lost a great ball player but an even better human being. Many prayers to Brandy, Ryan, & Brayden. We will miss you Roy.

— Ryan Howard (@ryanhoward) November 7, 2017

Heart is broken to hear about Roy Halladay .great friend, teammate, father and husband. One of the best teammates ever! You will be missed !

— Roy Oswalt (@royoswalt44net) November 7, 2017

Gone too soon my friend!!! Blessed to have shared the field with you as a teammate, competitor, friend and more importantly a brother. Praying for Brandy, Ryan and Brayden🙏🏽

— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) November 7, 2017

I can’t believe it. So many times we competed against each other and even while competing, I wanted to see you! My condolences to his family https://t.co/q5VGqQvoDu

— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) November 7, 2017

We lost another member of the Phillies family way to soon! My prayers go out to Doc’s wife and kids and his entire family! RIP Doc!

— John Kruk (@JohnKruk) November 7, 2017

Heart broken- Roy was always the guy I looked up to in little league, in high school, in the bigs. So lucky to have been his teammate. Incredible husband, incredible dad, we will miss you Doc!

Chase Utley remembers his friend, Roy Halladay, with an incredible story and message. pic.twitter.com/uHXetY9KG6

— NBC Sports Philly (@NBCSPhilly) November 7, 2017

— Brad Lidge (@SlidersNSaves54) November 7, 2017

Phillies statement on the sudden & tragic passing of Roy Halladay: pic.twitter.com/gGhv7JUKv0

— Phillies (@Phillies) November 7, 2017

Statement from the Blue Jays organization on the tragic passing of Roy Halladay: pic.twitter.com/Ih8D0RQE9p

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) November 7, 2017

We were together in this journey as Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers, now you are gone. RIP Roy Halladay pic.twitter.com/x5Vv0r8djx

— Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) November 7, 2017

Devastating. One of my favorite teammates ever. The blueprint for what a competitor looks like.
RIP Roy Halladay. Heartbroken for his family

— Michael Young (@MikeyY626) November 7, 2017

Oh my god man. Day ruined. Wow. Prayers with the entire Halladay family. This is awful! https://t.co/nrS2INJ231

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) November 7, 2017

Doc is the definition of hard work. NO ONE out worked him. No one prepared more. As a young player you just watched him and wanted to strive to be him but you couldn’t. Watching him pitch was like watching an artist paint. Greatest competitor, he was his own closer. #RIPDoc

— Jake Diekman (@JakeDiekman) November 7, 2017

Roy Halladay one of the greatest to put on a baseball uniform! My prayers are with his family so sad to see him go! You’re the man Doc

— Cameron Rupp (@CameronRupp) November 7, 2017

My heart is heavy hearing about Roy’s crash. He made a difference in so many people’s lives, including mine. May God bring peace to his fam.

— Mark Appel (@MAppel26) November 7, 2017

So saddened to hear about the passing of Roy Halladay.. prayers going out to his family during this tough time…

— Aaron Altherr (@AAltherr) November 7, 2017

Had the privilege of calling a teammate. RIP @RoyHalladay

— John Mayberry Jr (@Jmayberryjr44) November 7, 2017

Doc, I’ll never forget popping our first bottles together in the Nationals clubhouse. You were a… https://t.co/DdqpCpOmJ0

— Brian Schneider (@Schneids2323) November 7, 2017

RIP…Roy Halladay one of the greatest teammates I have had the privilege the play with. Our prayers are with his wife and 2 boys!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

— Kevin Millar (@KMillar15) November 7, 2017

So incredibly saddened to hear about @RoyHalladay. Rest in peace brother. Gone way too soon.

— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) November 7, 2017

Devastating news about Roy Halladay…an unparalleled artist on the mound. I dropped everything to watch him work…Baseball’s heart hurts…😔 My deepest condolences to the Halladay family. #RIPDoc

— Jason Hammel (@HammelTime39) November 7, 2017

In shock over the terrible news about Roy Halladay… a pitcher I grew up admiring & rooting for. Praying for his family & friends. #RIPDoc

— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) November 7, 2017

Shocked and saddened… gone way too soon. One of the best ever. #RIPDoc

— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) November 7, 2017

#RIP34 pic.twitter.com/jF3S2BUZGx

— Fanti (@fanti_nick) November 7, 2017

I wanted to be Roy Halladay. I’m heartbroken, rest easy Doc.

— dan haren (@ithrow88) November 7, 2017

RIP to Roy Halladay. When I played baseball, I always wanted to pitch like “Doc”.

— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) November 7, 2017

We lost an MLB legend today in Roy Halladay! My heart breaks for him and his family. #RIPDoc

— Steven Souza Jr. (@SouzaJr) November 7, 2017

I only own like 5 signed jerseys, and I was so scared to ask him. He wrote that he liked watching ME pitch. What an honor pic.twitter.com/ufj4G8u5DD

— dan haren (@ithrow88) November 7, 2017

Our entire organization is shocked and saddened by the news of Roy Halladay’s tragic passing. pic.twitter.com/2TO2X0tcmu

— IronPigs (@IronPigs) November 7, 2017

Heartbroken over Roy H. He was the not only the standard of excellence in the game of baseball but in life! Will miss u my friend..

— Jake Peavy (@JakePeavy_22) November 7, 2017

Honored to have had the opportunity to step in the box against the Hall of Famer Roy Halladay. Sick to my stomach to hear the news #RIP34 🙏

— Justin Turner (@redturn2) November 7, 2017

RIP Roy Halladay.. a Toronto legend! Growing up I used to love watching Doc play, sad day for Toronto sports fans

— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) November 7, 2017

Being a kid from Colorado, this man was my hero growing up!! Was a pleasure to watch pitch. Can’t believe this happened https://t.co/F3yRacz5fx

— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman) November 7, 2017

Beyond crushed! One of the best. Hardest working/preparing pitcher ever played with! You will be missed!

— Kevin Frandsen (@KevinFrandsen) November 7, 2017

RIP Doc. I remember watching you in awe as a kid, your legacy will forever live on. Love those close to you. https://t.co/cMeiEXuCoV

— Lance McCullers Jr. (@LMcCullers43) November 7, 2017

We join our baseball family in mourning today’s loss. pic.twitter.com/XR5Xv3TVBR

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) November 7, 2017

One of the greatest and nicest guys i got to meet. Was one of the best pitchers to watch. Praying for his family as we lost a great one 2day https://t.co/9ERgFQvQTq

— Derek Holland (@Dutch_Oven45) November 7, 2017

Very sad to hear about this. Good man, great pitcher and competitor. My condolences to his family 🙏🏽 https://t.co/pLvgq8OrtC

— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) November 7, 2017

We are extremely saddened to learn about the passing of Florida State League Hall of Fame pitcher, Roy Halladay. Rest in peace, Doc. pic.twitter.com/RUTzFhGjuf

— Charlotte StoneCrabs (@StoneCrabs) November 7, 2017

Everyone here at SportsTalkPhilly.com offers their condolences to the entire Halladay family. Rest in peace, Doc.