WATCH: Japanese Superstar Yu Darvish Pays Tribute to Late San Diego Padres’ Owner Peter Seidler, Who Passed Away at 63

It has not been the best of the year for the baseball world due to the multiple losses bringing pain amidst all the good. Already dealing with a void due to the loss of many superstars who helped take the game to new heights, the community has lost another legend of the game. The San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler has left for the heavenly abode, leaving a void for MLB’s players and fans.

Although the exact cause of the death is known yet, Seidler had a medical procedure in September that kept him away from attending games at the stadium. Given his inspirational presence, everyone felt his absence. His passing away has further increased it, with a shock for the baseball world, including star pitcher Yu Darvish. The Japanese star reflected in his tributes to the lost soul.

Yu Darvish Joins the Baseball Community With His Heartfelt Tribute to Peter Seidler

The baseball community has been in pain since the news of Peter Seidler’s passing has come up. Thousands have shared their tributes to the outstanding personality. Yu Darvish, who has worked under Seidler, joined them by sharing his tributes, along with his wife.

The San Diego Padres’ star reflected his thoughts in a message. It read, “My heart hurts with the unfortunate news of Peter Seidler’s passing. I’m sure everyone that knew him would agree with me when I say Peter was a truly wonderful human being, and being in his presence was always a blessing.” Darvish added, “He was a teacher of life, and taught me countless lessons form the all the interactions we had. May his beautiful soul rest in peace.” 

The message showed how Seidler guided Darvish, starting from his signing with the Padres. It also reflected the pain of Darvish as a player who looked up to his owner and did his best to make him proud. Fans who have watched the Japanese star do this multiple times agreed with it and have reflected that in their thoughts on social media.

Fans Lend Support to Darvish on the Loss of His Teacher of Life

It is a personal loss for ace pitcher Yu Darvish. His tributes to Peter Seidler reflected the pain the player is going through. Baseball fans, who have seen Darvish often smiling, understood it and lent their strength to the player, reacting to his words.

Others called Darvish a good guy.

One termed it a class act.

One fan asked Darvish to carry forward his word of advice.

Another thanked Darvish for his compassion.

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It is certainly a tremendous loss for the Padres family. But fan messages also showed that Peter’s legacy will survive with Darvish and other players taking it forward for the years to come.

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