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Detroit Tigers minor leaguer Chace Numata dies from injuries in skateboarding accident

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Michigan third baseman Jimmy Kerr, drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 33rd round of the MLB draft, takes batting practice on June 13, 2019. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press

Chace Numata, a catcher for the Detroit Tigers' Double-A affiliate, the Erie SeaWolves, died in an Erie hospital on Monday from injuries he sustained in a skateboarding accident. He was 27.

The Pearl City, Hawaii, native was selected in the 14th round of the 2010 MLB draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. He signed a minor league deal with the Tigers in November and spent time between Double-A and Triple-A this season.