Teen baseball star dies following severe head injury

A 14-year-old South Delta Secondary student who 'lived and breathed' baseball is being remembered as one of the best in the province.

Kyle Losse died in hospital Tuesdayafternoon, after suffering a serious head injuryat home on Sunday evening, according to his mother NikiLosse.

"We are absolutely in shock, we never thought this day would come because he had such a promising life ahead of him," she said.

Losse saidthe doctors are unsurehow he died and they are nowwaiting for autopsy results.

The B.C. Coroner's Office is investigating.Delta Police said there is no evidence to suggest a criminal act.

The Delta School District has offeredcounselling support to students and teachers.

"Many students had heard last night via social media and personal connections,"South Delta Secondary principalTerry Aingewrote in a letter to parents.

"This is tragic news and we all share our sympathy and condolences with the Losse family at this very difficult time."

Among top players in B.C.

Losse played for the Delta Tigers, an AAA team whose head coach, Cam Frick, tweetedthat the team had "lost an amazing young man and ballplayer."

Frick saysLosse was one of the top players for his age in the province.

"He was an all-around athlete that probably could have decided to play any sport, but he was passionate about baseball,"Fricksaid. "You could see it every time he showed up at the field."

An emotional NikiLosse said Kyle's proudest moment was when he was asked in October to join the Arizona Diamondbacks Canadian scout team.

The team selects 18 players from across Canada to play in a tournamentthat college and pro scoutsattend.

"He hit over 60 home runs this year, his stats were like no other ... sun, rain or snowhe would be in our back yard, hitting balls into the net.He just lived and breathed it," she said.

Losse's father Brian commented on a GoFundMe pagethat his son "was [a] young loving superior baseball fanatic! Yes unfortunately Kyle passed away today Jan 23rd 2018 at 14:22 hours! Which 14 was his baseball number and 22 another favourite."

Coach Frick said the team has a practice scheduled Wednesday evening, but the baseball portion of the practice has been cancelled.

"We are hoping to have a couple of grief counsellors out for any players who want to come and just sit down and have a talk."

A memorial service will be heldSunday, January 28, at 12:00 p.m. PT on the peewee diamond atWinskillPark in Tsawwassen.

"I just want everyone to remember him for his infectioussmile, his great big curly hair, his kindness, and his love for the game," said NikiLosse.