The Danville, Indiana, community and the baseball family are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Riley Weston, who passed away at the age of 28. His death has left family, former teammates, coaches, classmates, and friends grieving the loss of someone remembered for his character, talent, and positive influence on those around him.
Riley was a former Danville student and Clark State baseball player. He was also among Coach Brown’s first recruits, joining a team that would achieve an important milestone by helping end the program’s NJCAA regional drought in 2019. While Riley’s accomplishments on the baseball field remain part of his legacy, those who knew him remember much more than his athletic abilities. He was described as an amazing person, player, and teammate whose character and friendships made a lasting impression on the people around him.
News of his passing has prompted an outpouring of grief throughout the baseball community. Prayers and condolences are being shared for Riley’s family, former teammates, coaches, classmates, and everyone who had the opportunity to know him. For those who played and coached alongside Riley, his memory will remain connected to the games, accomplishments, friendships, and experiences they shared.
His role in the 2019 team’s success will remain part of Clark State baseball history, while the memories of Riley himself will hold an even deeper place in the hearts of those who knew him. Danville and the Clark State baseball community are standing together as loved ones navigate this difficult loss. Riley Weston will be remembered as a valued former student, talented athlete, loyal teammate, and, above all, a person who made a lasting impression on many lives.