Former Alabama baseball player dies and coroner says no signs of trauma or injury

TIGERVILLE, S.C. — There is no apparent cause of death of North Greenville University baseball player Davis Heller. There were no signs of trauma or injury present when he was discovered during a welfare check, according to a Greenville County Coroner's Office report obtained by The Greenville News on Friday.

Heller died Wednesday at his off-campus apartment on Canter Trail. The 22-year-old had transferred to North Greenville during the spring after spending the previous two seasons as a reserve infielder at Alabama.

An autopsy was performed on Heller on Thursday, and the results are pending.

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An active investigation is under way with the coroner's office and Greenville County Sherriff’s Office.

On Thursday, North Greenville athletics released a tweet stating "initial indications are that he died of natural causes."

Heller, a 6-foot-8, 250-pound infielder, is a native of Gilbert, Arizona. NGU said in a release that funeral arrangements are pending.

"Our baseball program is heartbroken over the loss of an amazing human being and brother in Christ," NGU baseball coach Landon Powell said in a statement. "Davis was a positive force everywhere he went. A gentle giant who greeted everyone with a smile and constantly uplifted those around him. An example of what a great teammate should be, Davis has left a lasting legacy on this program. A great competitor, but even better friend to those who got to know him."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Former Alabama baseball player found dead during welfare check