Nate Rogalski, a class of 2023 OSU baseball signee and current student at Deer Creek High School in Edmond, passed away on Sunday from a sudden illness.
The news surfaced on Twitter when Rogalski’s Deer Creek teammate Duncan Key posted a heartfelt message.
“Heaven gained its greatest angel this morning,” Key’s message read. “I don’t even know where to start. Nate you were my go to, you were the kid that in tough times always found a way to make me smile. You changed me in ways no one could.”
Heaven gained its greatest angel this morning. I don’t even know where to start. Nate you were my go to, you were the kid that In tough times always found a way to make me smile. You changed me in ways no one could. Fly high 21, you will never be forgotten. Love you forever bubba pic.twitter.com/x2Sqnzu9A6
— Duncan Key (@DuncanKey1) January 23, 2022
OSU released a statement Monday night.
“We are heartbroken. Nate was a talented kid with a great personality- his excitement for life, his love for the game, and his personal talents made him a special young man and we were excited about his future here at Oklahoma State,” coach Josh HollIday said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult time.
“Nate will always be part of our Cowboy baseball family.”
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Class of 2023 commitment Nate Rogalski. pic.twitter.com/dkMN8oqHI3
— OSU Cowboy Baseball (@OSUBaseball) January 24, 2022
A GoFundMe has been set up for Rogalski's family.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help his family. https://t.co/ItpyGk1Z9L
— Cameron Jourdan (@Cam_Jourdan) January 23, 2022