Right-field lights shine at Busch Stadium in memory of Oscar Taveras

As thousands gathered in the Dominican Republic for the funeral services of Oscar Taveras, who was killed in a car accident on Sunday along with his girlfriend Edilia Arvelo, the St. Louis Cardinals paid a very special tribute to their fallen player on Tuesday.

A lone light in right paying tribute to Oscar. #RIPOscarTaveras pic.twitter.com/jVMSqgvwah

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) October 28, 2014

The lone light shines in right field, a position Taveras played in 62 games during the 2014 season and was expected to compete for in spring training. Recognized as the No. 3 prospect in MLB by Baseball America, it was viewed as only a matter of time before Taveras grabbed the position full time. And once seized, he was expected to be there for many years while wearing a Cardinals uniform.

Another angle of the right field lights for Taveras at Busch Stadium via @Bommaritoauto SkyFOX helicopter pic.twitter.com/Nh23f1O8Vl

— FOX2now (@FOX2now) October 28, 2014

It’s a simple, yet powerful tribute to a life lost too soon and a star whose light was just beginning to shine.

Taveras, 22, signed with the Cardinals as a 16-year-old and essentially grew up with the organization over the past six years. General manager John Mozeliak, manager Mike Matheny and longtime team leader Yadier Molina were among those representing the team at Tuesday’s services.

Outside Busch Stadium, Cardinals fans have been gathering at a makeshift memorial over the past 48 hours to pay their respects as well.