“Remembering the MLB Player Who Perished in Nightclub Collapse”

“We’re deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic demise of former Main Leaguer Tony Blanco in Tuesday’s tragedy within the Dominican Republic’s capital metropolis of Santo Domingo,” the MLB tweeted. “Blanco performed in 56 video games for the inaugural Washington Nationals workforce in 2005, together with the primary sport in workforce historical past. He performed 9 skilled seasons within the U.S. and eight extra in Japan’s NPB. Our ideas and prayers are together with his household, which incorporates Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League participant Tony Blanco Jr.”

Beneath, we’re remembering Blanco’s life and profession.

We’re deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic demise of former Main Leaguer Tony Blanco in Tuesday’s tragedy within the Dominican Republic’s capital metropolis of Santo Domingo.

Blanco performed in 56 video games for the inaugural Washington Nationals workforce in 2005, together with the primary sport in… pic.twitter.com/14BWiXY7Os

— MLB (@MLB) April 8, 2025

Tony Blanco Was From the Dominican Republic

Blanco was a Dominican Republic native, born in San Juan de la Maguana.

Tony Blanco Performed A number of Positions on the Subject

All through his minor and main profession, Blanco performed as a primary and third baseman along with an outfielder.

Tony Blanco Performed for the Washington Nationals

Blanco began his baseball profession within the minor leagues. All through the early 2000s, he performed third base for the Boston Crimson Sox farm system. In 2005, he made his MLB debut with the Nationals. After that, he continued his baseball profession with a number of groups, together with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers within the Colorado Rockies group. The final time he performed was from 2015 via 2016 with the Orix Buffaloes.

Tony Blanco Died within the Santo Domingo Nightclub Collapse

Blanco was contained in the Jet Set Membership in April 2025 when it abruptly collapsed, killing over 100 folks and injuring numerous others. The Dominican Republic Ministry of Sports activities and Recreation confirmed Blanco’s demise in a public assertion, which was translated from Spanish to English.

“We deeply remorse the passing of former Main Leaguer, Tony Blanco,” the ministry’s assertion learn. “His legacy will stay within the historical past of nationwide baseball. We be a part of of their grief his household, pals, and teammates, and lift our prayers for his everlasting relaxation. Peace to his soul.”