The previous Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died on the age of 37 after an obvious drug overdose, based on police paperwork.
The Orioles introduced Matusz’s demise final week. In accordance with a report by the Phoenix Police Division obtained by the Baltimore Banner, Matusz’s physique was discovered by his mom, Elizabeth, on 6 January after she went to verify on him in his residence. A lighter, straw and a small sq. of aluminum foil, typically used for ingesting medication, have been close to his physique. The report says police usually are not treating the demise as suspicious.
The report says Elizabeth Matusz had taken her son to an emergency room a number of days earlier than she discovered his physique. He was suggested to hunt psychological well being remedy upon his discharge. The report stated Brian Matusz had a historical past of substance abuse however had been clear for the eight months previous to his demise.
“Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian Matusz,” the workforce stated in a press release final week. “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 at all times had a smile on his face. Brian’s household and family members are in our ideas and prayers at this troublesome time.”
His former teammate Matt Hobgood remembered Matusz’s kindness. “That is terrible. He was one of many first individuals to name me after I signed [for the Orioles],” Hobgood wrote on social media. “Took the time to name, encourage me and need me properly in my profession and it at all times meant rather a lot that he did that. RIP, my buddy.”
Baltimore chosen Matusz with the No 4 total decide within the 2008 draft after he was named as a West Coast Convention pitcher of the 12 months throughout his time on the College of San Diego. He made his MLB debut in August 2009, profitable his first begin in opposition to the Detroit Tigers. He was additionally on Baseball America’s 2010 All-Rookie Group.
Over the subsequent few years, he was moved to the bullpen, the place he typically excelled, and was finally traded to the Atlanta Braves in 2016. He went on to win a World Collection ring that season after being picked up by the Chicago Cubs.
Matusz’s final reference to an MLB workforce got here in 2017 when he signed a minor league cope with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a transfer he stated fulfilled “a childhood dream” after rising up in Phoenix.
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