Brian Matusz, a cherished part of the Baltimore Orioles organisation and a former first-round draft selection, died on Tuesday at the age of 37.
In a touching remembrance posted on social media, the Orioles honoured the left-handed pitcher, who made 279 of his 280 Major League Baseball appearances.
The Orioles posted on X (previously Twitter) that they were grieving the loss of former Oriole Brian Matusz. From 2009 to 2016, Brian was a mainstay in our clubhouse.
He was adored by everyone in Birdland and had an unrivalled enthusiasm for baseball and our neighbourhood.
He was a beloved teammate, usually smiling, and devoted his time to interacting with every fan he could. “During this trying time, our thoughts and prayers are with Brian’s family and loved ones.”
It has not been revealed what caused the death. Matusz, a Colorado native, established himself as a dominant pitcher at the University of San Diego,
