Brian Matusz, a former MLB pitcher who performed for the Baltimore Orioles for many of his profession, has died. He was 37.
The Orioles made the announcement on Tuesday in a put up on social media.
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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, #17, reacts after giving up a two-run residence to Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Matt Joyce within the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on June 29, 2014. (Pleasure R. Absalon-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved all through Birdland, and his ardour for baseball and our neighborhood was unmatched. He devoted his time to connecting with any fan he might, was a cherished teammate, and all the time had a smile on his face,” the staff mentioned.
“Brian’s household and family members are in our ideas and prayers at this troublesome time.”
The Orioles chosen the Colorado native within the first spherical of the 2008 MLB Draft out of the College of San Diego. He made his main league debut in August 2009 in opposition to the Detroit Tigers, going 5 innings with 5 strikeouts and getting the win.
He turned a full-time starter in 2010 and completed fifth in American League Rookie of the Yr voting after he recorded 143 strikeouts and a 10-12 report in 32 begins.
Baltimore Orioles aid pitcher Brian Matusz, #17, pitches throughout the sixth inning in opposition to the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on June 14, 2015. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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He missed two months of the 2011 common season and by 2012 he was demoted to the bullpen.
Matusz performed nicely in his bullpen position, reducing his ERA to beneath 4.00 within the 2013 season. He had an ERA of two.94 throughout the 2015 season.
He was traded to the Atlanta Braves in Might 2016 however by no means appeared for them. He signed with the Chicago Cubs and appeared in just one recreation for them as they snapped the Curse of the Billy Goat and gained the World Collection.
Matusz’s explanation for loss of life was unclear.
Former Orioles pitcher Matt Hobgood remembered the pitcher in a put up on X.
Baltimore Orioles aid pitcher Brian Matusz, #17, pitches throughout the eighth inning in opposition to the Oakland Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Might 7, 2016. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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“Simply heard the information about Brian Matusz passing away this morning,” he wrote. “That is terrible…he was one of many first folks to name me after I signed in 09’. Took the time to name, encourage me and need me nicely in my profession and it all the time meant rather a lot that he did that. RIP, my good friend.”
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