Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate'
Brian Matusz, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 37.
The Orioles announced Matusz's death on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The cause of his death wasn't immediately known.
The Cave Creek, Arizona, native was selected by the O's with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft.
"A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched," the Orioles said in a Facebook post. "He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, wa…
