RIP to Luke Allen, an outfielder who had two trips to the major leagues in the 2000s. It has been widely reported that he died on April 26 at the age of 43. No cause of death has been publicly announced. Allen, who had been an instructor at Diamond Sports Academy, a girls' softball training … Continue reading Obituary: Luke Allen (1978-2022)
RIP to Kimera Bartee, a former outfielder who spent the 2021 season as the first base coach of the Detroit Tigers. He died December 20 in his home town of Omaha. According to reports, the 49-year-old collapsed while visiting family for the holidays. His father, Jerry Bartee, told the Omaha World-Herald that his son died … Continue reading Obituary: Kimera Bartee (1972-2021)
RIP to Angel Echevarria, an outfielder and first baseman for 7 seasons in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He died on February 7 at the age of 48. According to reports from CTPost.com and CT News 12, Echevarria had been feeling ill with a stomach virus for a few days. He then fell and … Continue reading Obituary: Angel Echevarria (1971-2020)
RIP to Walt McKeel, a former catcher and first baseman who waited six years between his MLB debut and hit first MLB hit. He died on January 1 at the age of 46. No cause of death was immediately available. McKeel played for the Boston Red Sox (1996-7) and Colorado Rockies (2002). McKeel was born … Continue reading Obituary: Walt McKeel (1972-2019)
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