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List of baseball players who died during their careers

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List of baseball players who died during their careers

This is a list of baseball players who died during their careers. While some of these deaths occurred during a game, the majority were the result of accidents off the field, illnesses, acts of violence, or suicide. Repeated studies have shown that contemporary Major League Baseball players have a greater life expectancy than males in the general U . population — about five years more, on average, which is attributed to their superior fitness and healthy lifestyles. The longer the active career, the longer the player lives, on average. This correlation is attributed to the maintenance of fitness and increased wealth.

Tables

· Deaths of active players
†
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
· Deaths of active players › Major League Baseball
Nick Adenhart
Nick Adenhart
Player
Nick Adenhart
Age
22
Position
Pitcher
Team
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Cause of death
killed by drunk driver
Year
2009
Harry Agganis
Harry Agganis
Player
Harry Agganis
Age
26
Position
First baseman
Team
Boston Red Sox
Cause of death
pulmonary embolism
Year
1955
Steve Bechler
Steve Bechler
Player
Steve Bechler
Age
23
Position
Pitcher
Team
Baltimore Orioles
Cause of death
complications from use of ephedra
Year
2003
Cy Bentley
Cy Bentley
Player
Cy Bentley
Age
22
Position
Pitcher
Team
Middletown Mansfields
Cause of death
tuberculosis
Year
1873
Marty Bergen
Marty Bergen
Player
Marty Bergen
Age
28
Position
Catcher
Team
Boston Beaneaters
Cause of death
suicide
Year
1900
Bill Blair
Bill Blair
Player
Bill Blair
Age
26
Position
Pitcher
Team
Chicago Cubs
Cause of death
influenza
Year
1890
Tony Boeckel
Tony Boeckel
Player
Tony Boeckel
Age
31
Position
Third baseman
Team
Boston Braves
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1924
Tiny Bonham
Tiny Bonham
Player
Tiny Bonham
Age
36
Position
Pitcher
Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cause of death
appendicitis
Year
1949
Lyman Bostock
Lyman Bostock
Player
Lyman Bostock
Age
27
Position
Outfielder
Team
California Angels
Cause of death
homicide, gunshot
Year
1978
Hal Carlson
Hal Carlson
Player
Hal Carlson
Age
38
Position
Pitcher
Team
Chicago Cubs
Cause of death
stomach hemorrhage
Year
1930
Joe Cassidy
Joe Cassidy
Player
Joe Cassidy
Age
23
Position
Shortstop
Team
Washington Senators
Cause of death
purpura hemorrhagia
Year
1906
Ray Chapman
Ray Chapman
Player
Ray Chapman
Age
29
Position
Shortstop
Team
Cleveland Indians
Cause of death
struck on head by a pitch during a game
Year
1920
Roberto Clemente†
Roberto Clemente†
Player
Roberto Clemente†
Age
38
Position
Outfielder
Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cause of death
plane crash
Year
1972
King Cole
King Cole
Player
King Cole
Age
29
Position
Pitcher
Team
New York Yankees
Cause of death
lung cancer
Year
1916
Hub Collins
Hub Collins
Player
Hub Collins
Age
28
Position
Second baseman
Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cause of death
typhoid fever
Year
1892
Tim Crews
Tim Crews
Player
Tim Crews
Age
31
Position
Pitcher
Team
Cleveland Indians
Cause of death
boat accident (with Steve Olin)
Year
1993
Amos Cross
Amos Cross
Player
Amos Cross
Age
28
Position
Catcher
Team
Louisville Colonels
Cause of death
tuberculosis
Year
1888
Mike Darr
Mike Darr
Player
Mike Darr
Age
25
Position
Outfielder
Team
San Diego Padres
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
2002
Jake Daubert
Jake Daubert
Player
Jake Daubert
Age
40
Position
First baseman
Team
Cincinnati Reds
Cause of death
appendicitis
Year
1924
Ed Delahanty†
Ed Delahanty†
Player
Ed Delahanty†
Age
35
Position
Outfielder
Team
Washington Senators
Cause of death
drowned, swept over Niagara Falls
Year
1903
Pickles Dillhoefer
Pickles Dillhoefer
Player
Pickles Dillhoefer
Age
28
Position
Catcher
Team
St. Louis Cardinals
Cause of death
typhoid fever
Year
1922
Cozy Dolan
Cozy Dolan
Player
Cozy Dolan
Age
34
Position
Outfielder
Team
Boston Braves
Cause of death
typhoid fever
Year
1907
Jim Doyle
Jim Doyle
Player
Jim Doyle
Age
30
Position
Third baseman
Team
Chicago Cubs
Cause of death
appendicitis
Year
1912
Paul Edmondson
Paul Edmondson
Player
Paul Edmondson
Age
27
Position
Pitcher
Team
Chicago White Sox
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1970
Charlie Ferguson
Charlie Ferguson
Player
Charlie Ferguson
Age
25
Position
Pitcher
Team
Philadelphia Quakers
Cause of death
typhoid fever
Year
1888
José Fernández
José Fernández
Player
José Fernández
Age
24
Position
Pitcher
Team
Miami Marlins
Cause of death
boating while intoxicated resulting in crash
Year
2016
Neal Finn
Neal Finn
Player
Neal Finn
Age
29
Position
Second baseman
Team
Philadelphia Phillies
Cause of death
duodenal ulcer
Year
1933
Jim Fogarty
Jim Fogarty
Player
Jim Fogarty
Age
27
Position
Outfielder
Team
Philadelphia Athletics
Cause of death
tuberculosis
Year
1891
Danny Frisella
Danny Frisella
Player
Danny Frisella
Age
30
Position
Pitcher
Team
Milwaukee Brewers
Cause of death
dune buggy crash
Year
1977
Miguel Fuentes
Miguel Fuentes
Player
Miguel Fuentes
Age
23
Position
Pitcher
Team
Seattle Pilots
Cause of death
homicide, gunshot
Year
1970
Tom Gastall
Tom Gastall
Player
Tom Gastall
Age
24
Position
Catcher
Team
Baltimore Orioles
Cause of death
drowning after escaping plane crash wreckage without any injuries
Year
1956
Marv Goodwin
Marv Goodwin
Player
Marv Goodwin
Age
34
Position
Pitcher
Team
Cincinnati Reds
Cause of death
plane crash
Year
1925
Marc Hall
Marc Hall
Player
Marc Hall
Age
27
Position
Pitcher
Team
Detroit Tigers
Cause of death
diabetes
Year
1915
Greg Halman
Greg Halman
Player
Greg Halman
Age
24
Position
Outfielder
Team
Seattle Mariners
Cause of death
stabbing by his brother
Year
2011
Josh Hancock
Josh Hancock
Player
Josh Hancock
Age
29
Position
Pitcher
Team
St. Louis Cardinals
Cause of death
driving while intoxicated resulting in crash
Year
2007
Clyde Hatter
Clyde Hatter
Player
Clyde Hatter
Age
29
Position
Pitcher
Team
Detroit Tigers
Cause of death
heart attack
Year
1937
Willard Hershberger
Willard Hershberger
Player
Willard Hershberger
Age
30
Position
Catcher
Team
Cincinnati Reds
Cause of death
suicide
Year
1940
Herman Hill
Herman Hill
Player
Herman Hill
Age
25
Position
Outfielder
Team
St. Louis Cardinals
Cause of death
drowned while swimming
Year
1970
Charlie Hodes
Charlie Hodes
Player
Charlie Hodes
Age
27
Position
Catcher/Outfielder
Team
Brooklyn Atlantics
Cause of death
tuberculosis
Year
1875
Ken Hubbs
Ken Hubbs
Player
Ken Hubbs
Age
22
Position
Second baseman
Team
Chicago Cubs
Cause of death
plane crash
Year
1964
Addie Joss†
Addie Joss†
Player
Addie Joss†
Age
31
Position
Pitcher
Team
Cleveland Indians
Cause of death
meningitis
Year
1911
Joe Kennedy
Joe Kennedy
Player
Joe Kennedy
Age
28
Position
Pitcher
Team
Toronto Blue Jays
Cause of death
hypertensive heart disease
Year
2007
Darryl Kile
Darryl Kile
Player
Darryl Kile
Age
33
Position
Pitcher
Team
St. Louis Cardinals
Cause of death
heart attack
Year
2002
Len Koenecke
Len Koenecke
Player
Len Koenecke
Age
31
Position
Outfielder
Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cause of death
cerebral hemorrhage sustained during a fight on an airplane
Year
1935
Jim Korwan
Jim Korwan
Player
Jim Korwan
Age
25
Position
Pitcher
Team
Chicago Colts
Cause of death
tuberculosis
Year
1899
Joe Leonard
Joe Leonard
Player
Joe Leonard
Age
26
Position
Third baseman
Team
Washington Senators
Cause of death
appendicitis
Year
1920
Walter Lerian
Walter Lerian
Player
Walter Lerian
Age
26
Position
Catcher
Team
Philadelphia Phillies
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1929
Cory Lidle
Cory Lidle
Player
Cory Lidle
Age
34
Position
Pitcher
Team
New York Yankees
Cause of death
plane crash
Year
2006
Pat Luby
Pat Luby
Player
Pat Luby
Age
30
Position
Pitcher
Team
Louisville Colonels
Cause of death
tuberculosis
Year
1899
Steve Macko
Steve Macko
Player
Steve Macko
Age
27
Position
Infielder
Team
Chicago Cubs
Cause of death
testicular cancer
Year
1981
Austin McHenry
Austin McHenry
Player
Austin McHenry
Age
27
Position
Outfielder
Team
St. Louis Cardinals
Cause of death
brain tumor
Year
1922
Doc McJames
Doc McJames
Player
Doc McJames
Age
27
Position
Pitcher
Team
Brooklyn Superbas
Cause of death
tuberculosis, complicated by injuries sustained in a carriage accident
Year
1901
Alex McKinnon
Alex McKinnon
Player
Alex McKinnon
Age
30
Position
First baseman
Team
Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Cause of death
typhoid fever
Year
1887
Edgar McNabb
Edgar McNabb
Player
Edgar McNabb
Age
28
Position
Pitcher
Team
Baltimore Orioles
Cause of death
suicide
Year
1894
Win Mercer
Win Mercer
Player
Win Mercer
Age
28
Position
Pitcher
Team
Detroit Tigers
Cause of death
suicide
Year
1903
Mike Miley
Mike Miley
Player
Mike Miley
Age
23
Position
Shortstop
Team
California Angels
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1977
Tom Miller
Tom Miller
Player
Tom Miller
Age
26
Position
Catcher
Team
St. Louis Brown Stockings
Cause of death
indeterminate illness
Year
1876
Al Montgomery
Al Montgomery
Player
Al Montgomery
Age
21
Position
Catcher
Team
New York Giants
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1942
Bob Moose
Bob Moose
Player
Bob Moose
Age
29
Position
Pitcher
Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1976
Ed Morris
Ed Morris
Player
Ed Morris
Age
32
Position
Pitcher
Team
Boston Red Sox
Cause of death
homicide, stabbing
Year
1932
Thurman Munson
Thurman Munson
Player
Thurman Munson
Age
32
Position
Catcher
Team
New York Yankees
Cause of death
plane crash
Year
1979
Cinders O'Brien
Cinders O'Brien
Player
Cinders O'Brien
Age
24
Position
Pitcher
Team
St. Louis Browns
Cause of death
pneumonia
Year
1892
Tom O'Brien
Tom O'Brien
Player
Tom O'Brien
Age
27
Position
Outfielder
Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cause of death
pneumonia
Year
1901
Steve Olin
Steve Olin
Player
Steve Olin
Age
27
Position
Pitcher
Team
Cleveland Indians
Cause of death
boat accident (with Tim Crews)
Year
1993
Doc Powers
Doc Powers
Player
Doc Powers
Age
38
Position
Catcher
Team
Philadelphia Athletics
Cause of death
peritonitis arising from surgery complications following an in-game injury
Year
1909
Jimmy Sebring
Jimmy Sebring
Player
Jimmy Sebring
Age
27
Position
Outfielder
Team
Washington Senators
Cause of death
Bright's disease
Year
1909
Ralph Sharman
Ralph Sharman
Player
Ralph Sharman
Age
23
Position
Outfielder
Team
Philadelphia A's
Cause of death
drowned while in military training
Year
1918
Mike Sharperson
Mike Sharperson
Player
Mike Sharperson
Age
34
Position
Infielder
Team
San Diego Padres
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1996
Tyler Skaggs
Tyler Skaggs
Player
Tyler Skaggs
Age
27
Position
Pitcher
Team
Los Angeles Angels
Cause of death
pulmonary aspiration
Year
2019
Len Sowders
Len Sowders
Player
Len Sowders
Age
27
Position
Outfielder
Team
Baltimore Orioles
Cause of death
typhoid malaria
Year
1888
Chick Stahl
Chick Stahl
Player
Chick Stahl
Age
34
Position
Outfielder
Team
Boston Red Sox
Cause of death
suicide by ingestion of carbolic acid
Year
1907
Dernell Stenson
Dernell Stenson
Player
Dernell Stenson
Age
25
Position
Outfielder
Team
Cincinnati Reds
Cause of death
homicide, gunshot
Year
2003
Alan Storke
Alan Storke
Player
Alan Storke
Age
25
Position
Infielder
Team
Cincinnati Reds
Cause of death
general streptococcus due to empyema
Year
1910
Sy Sutcliffe
Sy Sutcliffe
Player
Sy Sutcliffe
Age
30
Position
Catcher
Team
Baltimore Orioles
Cause of death
Bright's disease
Year
1893
Oscar Taveras
Oscar Taveras
Player
Oscar Taveras
Age
22
Position
Outfielder
Team
St. Louis Cardinals
Cause of death
driving while intoxicated resulting in crash
Year
2014
Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor
Player
Jack Taylor
Age
26
Position
Pitcher
Team
Cincinnati Reds
Cause of death
nephritis
Year
1900
Al Thake
Al Thake
Player
Al Thake
Age
22
Position
Outfielder
Team
Brooklyn Atlantics
Cause of death
drowned while fishing
Year
1872
Danny Thompson
Danny Thompson
Player
Danny Thompson
Age
29
Position
Shortstop
Team
Texas Rangers
Cause of death
leukemia
Year
1976
Jim Umbricht
Jim Umbricht
Player
Jim Umbricht
Age
33
Position
Pitcher
Team
Houston Colt
Cause of death
melanoma
Year
1964
Player
Age
Position
Team
Cause of death
Year
Ref(s)
Nick Adenhart
22
Pitcher
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
killed by drunk driver
2009
Harry Agganis
26
First baseman
Boston Red Sox
pulmonary embolism
1955
Steve Bechler
23
Pitcher
Baltimore Orioles
complications from use of ephedra
2003
Cy Bentley
22
Pitcher
Middletown Mansfields
tuberculosis
1873
Marty Bergen
28
Catcher
Boston Beaneaters
suicide
1900
Bill Blair
26
Pitcher
Chicago Cubs
influenza
1890
Tony Boeckel
31
Third baseman
Boston Braves
automobile crash
1924
Tiny Bonham
36
Pitcher
Pittsburgh Pirates
appendicitis
1949
Lyman Bostock
27
Outfielder
California Angels
homicide, gunshot
1978
Hal Carlson
38
Pitcher
Chicago Cubs
stomach hemorrhage
1930
Joe Cassidy
23
Shortstop
Washington Senators
purpura hemorrhagia
1906
Ray Chapman
29
Shortstop
Cleveland Indians
struck on head by a pitch during a game
1920
Roberto Clemente†
38
Outfielder
Pittsburgh Pirates
plane crash
1972
King Cole
29
Pitcher
New York Yankees
lung cancer
1916
Hub Collins
28
Second baseman
Brooklyn Dodgers
typhoid fever
1892
Tim Crews
31
Pitcher
Cleveland Indians
boat accident (with Steve Olin)
1993
Amos Cross
28
Catcher
Louisville Colonels
tuberculosis
1888
Mike Darr
25
Outfielder
San Diego Padres
automobile crash
2002
Jake Daubert
40
First baseman
Cincinnati Reds
appendicitis
1924
Ed Delahanty†
35
Outfielder
Washington Senators
drowned, swept over Niagara Falls
1903
Pickles Dillhoefer
28
Catcher
St. Louis Cardinals
typhoid fever
1922
Cozy Dolan
34
Outfielder
Boston Braves
typhoid fever
1907
Jim Doyle
30
Third baseman
Chicago Cubs
appendicitis
1912
Paul Edmondson
27
Pitcher
Chicago White Sox
automobile crash
1970
Charlie Ferguson
25
Pitcher
Philadelphia Quakers
typhoid fever
1888
José Fernández
24
Pitcher
Miami Marlins
boating while intoxicated resulting in crash
2016
Neal Finn
29
Second baseman
Philadelphia Phillies
duodenal ulcer
1933
Jim Fogarty
27
Outfielder
Philadelphia Athletics
tuberculosis
1891
Danny Frisella
30
Pitcher
Milwaukee Brewers
dune buggy crash
1977
Miguel Fuentes
23
Pitcher
Seattle Pilots
homicide, gunshot
1970
Tom Gastall
24
Catcher
Baltimore Orioles
drowning after escaping plane crash wreckage without any injuries
1956
Marv Goodwin
34
Pitcher
Cincinnati Reds
plane crash
1925
Marc Hall
27
Pitcher
Detroit Tigers
diabetes
1915
Greg Halman
24
Outfielder
Seattle Mariners
stabbing by his brother
2011
Josh Hancock
29
Pitcher
St. Louis Cardinals
driving while intoxicated resulting in crash
2007
Clyde Hatter
29
Pitcher
Detroit Tigers
heart attack
1937
Willard Hershberger
30
Catcher
Cincinnati Reds
suicide
1940
Herman Hill
25
Outfielder
St. Louis Cardinals
drowned while swimming
1970
Charlie Hodes
27
Catcher/Outfielder
Brooklyn Atlantics
tuberculosis
1875
Ken Hubbs
22
Second baseman
Chicago Cubs
plane crash
1964
Addie Joss†
31
Pitcher
Cleveland Indians
meningitis
1911
Joe Kennedy
28
Pitcher
Toronto Blue Jays
hypertensive heart disease
2007
Darryl Kile
33
Pitcher
St. Louis Cardinals
heart attack
2002
Len Koenecke
31
Outfielder
Brooklyn Dodgers
cerebral hemorrhage sustained during a fight on an airplane
1935
Jim Korwan
25
Pitcher
Chicago Colts
tuberculosis
1899
Joe Leonard
26
Third baseman
Washington Senators
appendicitis
1920
Walter Lerian
26
Catcher
Philadelphia Phillies
automobile crash
1929
Cory Lidle
34
Pitcher
New York Yankees
plane crash
2006
Pat Luby
30
Pitcher
Louisville Colonels
tuberculosis
1899
· Deaths of active players › Major League Baseball › Former major-league players still active in professional baseball at the time of their death
John Ake
John Ake
Player
John Ake
Age
25
Position
Third baseman
Last MLB team
Baltimore Orioles
Last pro team
Duluth Freezers
Cause of death
drowning
Year
1887
Francisco Barrios
Francisco Barrios
Player
Francisco Barrios
Age
28
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Chicago White Sox
Last pro team
Free agent
Cause of death
heart attack
Year
1982
Cy Blanton
Cy Blanton
Player
Cy Blanton
Age
37
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Philadelphia Phillies
Last pro team
Hollywood Stars
Cause of death
cirrhosis
Year
1945
Walt Bond
Walt Bond
Player
Walt Bond
Age
29
Position
Outfielder
Last MLB team
Minnesota Twins
Last pro team
Jacksonville Suns
Cause of death
leukemia
Year
1967
José Castillo
José Castillo
Player
José Castillo
Age
37
Position
Infielder
Last MLB team
Houston Astros
Last pro team
Cardenales de Lara
Cause of death
car crash, murdered (with Luis Valbuena)
Year
2018
Andújar Cedeño
Andújar Cedeño
Player
Andújar Cedeño
Age
31
Position
Shortstop
Last MLB team
Houston Astros
Last pro team
Azucareros del Este
Cause of death
car crash
Year
2000
Tiny Chaplin
Tiny Chaplin
Player
Tiny Chaplin
Age
33
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Boston Bees
Last pro team
San Diego Padres
Cause of death
automobile accident
Year
1939
Néstor Chávez
Néstor Chávez
Player
Néstor Chávez
Age
21
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
San Francisco Giants
Last pro team
Phoenix Giants
Cause of death
plane crash
Year
1969
Forrest Crawford
Forrest Crawford
Player
Forrest Crawford
Age
26
Position
Shortstop
Last MLB team
St. Louis Cardinals
Last pro team
Providence Grays
Cause of death
complications from surgery
Year
1908
Woody Crowson
Woody Crowson
Player
Woody Crowson
Age
28
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Philadelphia Athletics
Last pro team
Greensboro Patriots
Cause of death
bus accident
Year
1947
Jay Dahl
Jay Dahl
Player
Jay Dahl
Age
19
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Houston Colt
Last pro team
Salisbury Astros
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1965
Frankie de la Cruz
Frankie de la Cruz
Player
Frankie de la Cruz
Age
37
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Milwaukee Brewers
Last pro team
Algodoneros de Unión Laguna
Cause of death
heart attack
Year
2021
Miguel del Toro
Miguel del Toro
Player
Miguel del Toro
Age
29
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
San Francisco Giants
Last pro team
Seibu Lions
Cause of death
car crash
Year
2001
Joe DeSa
Joe DeSa
Player
Joe DeSa
Age
27
Position
First baseman
Last MLB team
Chicago White Sox
Last pro team
Ponce Lions
Cause of death
car crash
Year
1986
Bo Díaz
Bo Díaz
Player
Bo Díaz
Age
37
Position
Catcher
Last MLB team
Cincinnati Reds
Last pro team
Leones del Caracas
Cause of death
crushed by a falling satellite dish
Year
1990
John Dodge
John Dodge
Player
John Dodge
Age
27
Position
Third baseman
Last MLB team
Cincinnati Reds
Last pro team
Mobile Sea Gulls
Cause of death
hit in the head by a pitch
Year
1916
Mario Encarnación
Mario Encarnación
Player
Mario Encarnación
Age
30
Position
Outfielder
Last MLB team
Chicago Cubs
Last pro team
Macoto Cobras
Cause of death
congenital disorder
Year
2005
Howie Fox
Howie Fox
Player
Howie Fox
Age
34
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Baltimore Orioles
Last pro team
San Antonio Missions
Cause of death
homicide, stabbing
Year
1955
Rosman García
Rosman García
Player
Rosman García
Age
32
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Texas Rangers
Last pro team
Tigres de Aragua
Cause of death
car crash
Year
2011
Geremi González
Geremi González
Player
Geremi González
Age
33
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Milwaukee Brewers
Last pro team
Yomiuri Giants
Cause of death
lightning strike
Year
2008
Miguel Alfredo González
Miguel Alfredo González
Player
Miguel Alfredo González
Age
34
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Philadelphia Phillies
Last pro team
Free agent
Cause of death
car crash
Year
2017
Herb Gorman
Herb Gorman
Player
Herb Gorman
Age
28
Position
Left fielder
Last MLB team
St. Louis Cardinals
Last pro team
San Diego Padres
Cause of death
cardiac arrest
Year
1953
George Grosart
George Grosart
Player
George Grosart
Age
22
Position
Left fielder
Last MLB team
Boston Beaneaters
Last pro team
Toledo Mud Hens
Cause of death
typhoid fever
Year
1902
Tommy Hanson
Tommy Hanson
Player
Tommy Hanson
Age
29
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Los Angeles Angels
Last pro team
Sacramento River Cats
Cause of death
organ failure related to cocaine toxicity
Year
2015
Chris Hartje
Chris Hartje
Player
Chris Hartje
Age
31
Position
Catcher
Last MLB team
Brooklyn Dodgers
Last pro team
Spokane Indians
Cause of death
bus crash
Year
1946
Dixie Howell
Dixie Howell
Player
Dixie Howell
Age
40
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Chicago White Sox
Last pro team
Indianapolis Indians
Cause of death
heart attack
Year
1960
Pat Hynes
Pat Hynes
Player
Pat Hynes
Age
23
Position
Outfielder
Last MLB team
St. Louis Browns
Last pro team
Milwaukee Brewers
Cause of death
homicide
Year
1907
Henry Krug
Henry Krug
Player
Henry Krug
Age
31
Position
Outfielder
Last MLB team
Philadelphia Phillies
Last pro team
Indianapolis Indians
Cause of death
pneumonia
Year
1908
John LeRoy
John LeRoy
Player
John LeRoy
Age
26
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Atlanta Braves
Last pro team
Sioux City Explorers
Cause of death
heart attack and brain aneurysm
Year
2001
José Lima
José Lima
Player
José Lima
Age
37
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
New York Mets
Last pro team
Aguilas Cibaenas
Cause of death
heart attack
Year
2010
Andy Marte
Andy Marte
Player
Andy Marte
Age
33
Position
Infielder
Last MLB team
Arizona Diamondbacks
Last pro team
KT Wiz
Cause of death
car crash
Year
2017
Dan McGann
Dan McGann
Player
Dan McGann
Age
39
Position
First baseman
Last MLB team
New York Giants
Last pro team
Milwaukee Brewers
Cause of death
suicide, gunshot
Year
1910
Reyes Moronta
Reyes Moronta
Player
Reyes Moronta
Age
31
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Los Angeles Angels
Last pro team
Bravos de León
Cause of death
car crash
Year
2024
José Oliva
José Oliva
Player
José Oliva
Age
26
Position
Third baseman
Last MLB team
St. Louis Cardinals
Last pro team
Brother Elephants
Cause of death
car crash
Year
1997
Jiggs Parrott
Jiggs Parrott
Player
Jiggs Parrott
Age
26
Position
Third baseman
Last MLB team
Chicago Colts
Last pro team
Dubuque Westerns
Cause of death
tuberculosis
Year
1898
Charlie Peete
Charlie Peete
Player
Charlie Peete
Age
27
Position
Outfielder
Last MLB team
St. Louis Cardinals
Last pro team
Omaha Cardinals
Cause of death
plane crash
Year
1956
Nick Reeder
Nick Reeder
Player
Nick Reeder
Age
27
Position
Third baseman
Last MLB team
Louisville Colonels
Last pro team
Peoria Distillers
Cause of death
"brain fever"
Year
1894
Jim Ritz
Jim Ritz
Player
Jim Ritz
Age
22
Position
Third baseman
Last MLB team
Pittsburgh Pirates
Last pro team
Washington Little Senators
Cause of death
typhoid fever
Year
1896
Kenny Robinson
Kenny Robinson
Player
Kenny Robinson
Age
29
Position
Pitcher
Last MLB team
Toronto Blue Jays
Last pro team
AZL Diamondbacks
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1999
Chico Ruiz
Chico Ruiz
Player
Chico Ruiz
Age
33
Position
Infielder
Last MLB team
California Angels
Last pro team
Salt Lake City Angels
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1972
Jim Rogers
Jim Rogers
Player
Jim Rogers
Age
27
Position
First baseman
Last MLB team
Louisville Colonels
Last pro team
Norwich Witches
Cause of death
unknown
Year
1900
William Suero
William Suero
Player
William Suero
Age
29
Position
Second baseman
Last MLB team
Milwaukee Brewers
Last pro team
Free agent
Cause of death
car crash
Year
1995
Luis Valbuena
Luis Valbuena
Player
Luis Valbuena
Age
33
Position
Infielder
Last MLB team
Los Angeles Angels
Last pro team
Cardenales de Lara
Cause of death
car crash, murdered (with José Castillo)
Year
2018
Daniel Webb
Daniel Webb
Player
Daniel Webb
Age
28
Position
Relief pitcher
Last MLB team
Chicago White Sox
Last pro team
Free agent
Cause of death
all-terrain vehicle crash
Year
2017
Denny Williams
Denny Williams
Player
Denny Williams
Age
32
Position
Center fielder
Last MLB team
Boston Red Sox
Last pro team
Portland Beavers
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1929
Player
Age
Position
Last MLB team
Last pro team
Cause of death
Year
Ref(s)
John Ake
25
Third baseman
Baltimore Orioles
Duluth Freezers
drowning
1887
Francisco Barrios
28
Pitcher
Chicago White Sox
Free agent
heart attack
1982
Cy Blanton
37
Pitcher
Philadelphia Phillies
Hollywood Stars
cirrhosis
1945
Walt Bond
29
Outfielder
Minnesota Twins
Jacksonville Suns
leukemia
1967
José Castillo
37
Infielder
Houston Astros
Cardenales de Lara
car crash, murdered (with Luis Valbuena)
2018
Andújar Cedeño
31
Shortstop
Houston Astros
Azucareros del Este
car crash
2000
Tiny Chaplin
33
Pitcher
Boston Bees
San Diego Padres
automobile accident
1939
Néstor Chávez
21
Pitcher
San Francisco Giants
Phoenix Giants
plane crash
1969
Forrest Crawford
26
Shortstop
St. Louis Cardinals
Providence Grays
complications from surgery
1908
Woody Crowson
28
Pitcher
Philadelphia Athletics
Greensboro Patriots
bus accident
1947
Jay Dahl
19
Pitcher
Houston Colt
Salisbury Astros
automobile crash
1965
Frankie de la Cruz
37
Pitcher
Milwaukee Brewers
Algodoneros de Unión Laguna
heart attack
2021
Miguel del Toro
29
Pitcher
San Francisco Giants
Seibu Lions
car crash
2001
Joe DeSa
27
First baseman
Chicago White Sox
Ponce Lions
car crash
1986
Bo Díaz
37
Catcher
Cincinnati Reds
Leones del Caracas
crushed by a falling satellite dish
1990
John Dodge
27
Third baseman
Cincinnati Reds
Mobile Sea Gulls
hit in the head by a pitch
1916
Mario Encarnación
30
Outfielder
Chicago Cubs
Macoto Cobras
congenital disorder
2005
Howie Fox
34
Pitcher
Baltimore Orioles
San Antonio Missions
homicide, stabbing
1955
Rosman García
32
Pitcher
Texas Rangers
Tigres de Aragua
car crash
2011
Geremi González
33
Pitcher
Milwaukee Brewers
Yomiuri Giants
lightning strike
2008
Miguel Alfredo González
34
Pitcher
Philadelphia Phillies
Free agent
car crash
2017
Herb Gorman
28
Left fielder
St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego Padres
cardiac arrest
1953
George Grosart
22
Left fielder
Boston Beaneaters
Toledo Mud Hens
typhoid fever
1902
Tommy Hanson
29
Pitcher
Los Angeles Angels
Sacramento River Cats
organ failure related to cocaine toxicity
2015
Chris Hartje
31
Catcher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Spokane Indians
bus crash
1946
Dixie Howell
40
Pitcher
Chicago White Sox
Indianapolis Indians
heart attack
1960
Pat Hynes
23
Outfielder
St. Louis Browns
Milwaukee Brewers
homicide
1907
Henry Krug
31
Outfielder
Philadelphia Phillies
Indianapolis Indians
pneumonia
1908
John LeRoy
26
Pitcher
Atlanta Braves
Sioux City Explorers
heart attack and brain aneurysm
2001
José Lima
37
Pitcher
New York Mets
Aguilas Cibaenas
heart attack
2010
Andy Marte
33
Infielder
Arizona Diamondbacks
KT Wiz
car crash
2017
Dan McGann
39
First baseman
New York Giants
Milwaukee Brewers
suicide, gunshot
1910
Reyes Moronta
31
Pitcher
Los Angeles Angels
Bravos de León
car crash
2024
José Oliva
26
Third baseman
St. Louis Cardinals
Brother Elephants
car crash
1997
Jiggs Parrott
26
Third baseman
Chicago Colts
Dubuque Westerns
tuberculosis
1898
Charlie Peete
27
Outfielder
St. Louis Cardinals
Omaha Cardinals
plane crash
1956
Nick Reeder
27
Third baseman
Louisville Colonels
Peoria Distillers
"brain fever"
1894
Jim Ritz
22
Third baseman
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Little Senators
typhoid fever
1896
Kenny Robinson
29
Pitcher
Toronto Blue Jays
AZL Diamondbacks
automobile crash
1999
Chico Ruiz
33
Infielder
California Angels
Salt Lake City Angels
automobile crash
1972
Jim Rogers
27
First baseman
Louisville Colonels
Norwich Witches
unknown
1900
William Suero
29
Second baseman
Milwaukee Brewers
Free agent
car crash
1995
Luis Valbuena
33
Infielder
Los Angeles Angels
Cardenales de Lara
car crash, murdered (with José Castillo)
2018
Daniel Webb
28
Relief pitcher
Chicago White Sox
Free agent
all-terrain vehicle crash
2017
Denny Williams
32
Center fielder
Boston Red Sox
Portland Beavers
automobile crash
1929
· Deaths of active players › Minor League Baseball
Malcom Anderson
Malcom Anderson
Player
Malcom Anderson
Age
23
Position
Third baseman
Last team
San Francisco Haverlys
Organization
—
Cause of death
cardiac arrest
Year
1888
Alexeis Azuaje
Alexeis Azuaje
Player
Alexeis Azuaje
Age
21
Position
Second baseman
Last team
Clearwater Threshers
Organization
Philadelphia Phillies
Cause of death
car accident
Year
2023
Gerik Baxter
Gerik Baxter
Player
Gerik Baxter
Age
21
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Fort Wayne Wizards
Organization
San Diego Padres
Cause of death
car accident
Year
2001
Jesse Batterton
Jesse Batterton
Player
Jesse Batterton
Age
19
Position
Second baseman
Last team
Springfield Cardinals
Organization
St. Louis Cardinals
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1933
Stan Bell
Stan Bell
Player
Stan Bell
Age
23
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Shreveport Braves
Organization
Atlanta Braves
Cause of death
car accident
Year
1970
Randy Burden
Randy Burden
Player
Randy Burden
Age
23
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Provo Angels
Organization
Los Angeles Angels
Cause of death
heart attack
Year
2002
Thomas Burke
Thomas Burke
Player
Thomas Burke
Age
26
Position
Left fielder
Last team
Lynn Shoemakers
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1906
Jairo Capellan
Jairo Capellan
Player
Jairo Capellan
Age
19
Position
Pitcher
Last team
DSL Reds
Organization
Cincinnati Reds
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
2018
Bobby Joe Case
Bobby Joe Case
Player
Bobby Joe Case
Age
24
Position
Infielder
Last team
Mobile Bears
Organization
New York Mets
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1962
Evan Chambers
Evan Chambers
Player
Evan Chambers
Age
24
Position
Outfielder
Last team
GCL Pirates
Organization
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cause of death
heart defect
Year
2013
Louis Chedo
Louis Chedo
Player
Louis Chedo
Age
23
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Decatur Commodores
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1925
Thomas Coates
Thomas Coates
Player
Thomas Coates
Age
—
Position
Outfielder
Last team
Oshkosh Indians
Organization
—
Cause of death
unintentional discharge of firearm
Year
1909
William Coffey
William Coffey
Player
William Coffey
Age
22
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Pampa Oilers
Organization
—
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1951
Brian Cole
Brian Cole
Player
Brian Cole
Age
22
Position
Outfielder
Last team
Scottsdale Scorpions
Organization
New York Mets
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
2001
Dick Conway
Dick Conway
Player
Dick Conway
Age
19
Position
Catcher
Last team
Twin Falls Cowboys
Organization
New York Yankees
Cause of death
struck in the heart by a thrown ball
Year
1951
Ryan Costello
Ryan Costello
Player
Ryan Costello
Age
23
Position
Infielder
Last team
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Organization
Minnesota Twins
Cause of death
sudden cardiac arrhythmia
Year
2019
Aaron Cox
Aaron Cox
Player
Aaron Cox
Age
24
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Inland Empire 66ers
Organization
Los Angeles Angels
Cause of death
self-inflicted gunshot wound
Year
2018
James Davis
James Davis
Player
James Davis
Age
20
Position
Outfielder
Last team
Ballinger Cats
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1947
Linus Ebnet
Linus Ebnet
Player
Linus Ebnet
Age
23
Position
Shortstop
Last team
Winnipeg Maroons
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1938
Alfredo Edmead
Alfredo Edmead
Player
Alfredo Edmead
Age
17
Position
Outfielder
Last team
Salem Pirates
Organization
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cause of death
brain trauma from in-game outfield collision
Year
1974
Lute Freeland
Lute Freeland
Player
Lute Freeland
Age
28
Position
Pitcher
Last team
New Orleans Pelicans
Organization
—
Cause of death
blood poisoning
Year
1902
Ronny Garcia
Ronny Garcia
Player
Ronny Garcia
Age
24
Position
Pitcher
Last team
York Revolution
Organization
—
Cause of death
car crash
Year
2024
Miguel Gonzalez
Miguel Gonzalez
Player
Miguel Gonzalez
Age
21
Position
Pitcher
Last team
DSL Orioles
Organization
Baltimore Orioles
Cause of death
car crash
Year
2017
Luis Guevara
Luis Guevara
Player
Luis Guevara
Age
19
Position
Infielder
Last team
FCL Orioles
Organization
Baltimore Orioles
Cause of death
personal watercraft crash
Year
2025
Louis Henke
Louis Henke
Player
Louis Henke
Age
—
Position
First baseman
Last team
Atlanta Atlantas
Organization
—
Cause of death
internal bleeding from a collision on the base path
Year
1885
Red Herbert
Red Herbert
Player
Red Herbert
Age
18
Position
First baseman
Last team
Dayton Veterans
Organization
—
Cause of death
internal bleeding from a collision on the base path
Year
1904
Jeff Hoffman
Jeff Hoffman
Player
Jeff Hoffman
Age
24
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Albany-Colonie Yankees
Organization
New York Yankees
Cause of death
heart failure
Year
1992
Happy Hogan
Happy Hogan
Player
Happy Hogan
Age
37
Position
Catcher / Manager
Last team
Vernon Tigers
Organization
—
Cause of death
pneumonia
Year
1915
Ossie Johnson
Ossie Johnson
Player
Ossie Johnson
Age
—
Position
Outfielder
Last team
Oakland Oaks
Organization
—
Cause of death
blood poisoning
Year
1924
Ottis Johnson
Ottis Johnson
Player
Ottis Johnson
Age
24
Position
Outfielder
Last team
Dothan Browns
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1951
Yorman Landa
Yorman Landa
Player
Yorman Landa
Age
22
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Fort Myers Miracle
Organization
Minnesota Twins
Cause of death
car crash
Year
2016
Anthony Latham
Anthony Latham
Player
Anthony Latham
Age
21
Position
Outfielder
Last team
Winston-Salem Red Sox
Organization
Boston Red Sox
Cause of death
boat accident
Year
1983
Pete Mann
Pete Mann
Player
Pete Mann
Age
27
Position
Third baseman
Last team
Macon Peaches
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck in the chest by a pitch
Year
1927
Andres Melendez
Andres Melendez
Player
Andres Melendez
Age
20
Position
Catcher
Last team
Lynchburg Hillcats
Organization
Cleveland Guardians
Cause of death
Multiple organ failure
Year
2021
Loek van Mil
Loek van Mil
Player
Loek van Mil
Age
34
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Rochester Red Wings
Organization
Minnesota Twins
Cause of death
head injury following hiking accident
Year
2019
Doug Million
Doug Million
Player
Doug Million
Age
21
Position
Pitcher
Last team
New Haven Ravens
Organization
Colorado Rockies
Cause of death
asthma attack
Year
1997
Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy
Player
Sean Murphy
Age
27
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Sacramento River Cats
Organization
Oakland Athletics
Cause of death
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Year
2016
Ernest Nichols
Ernest Nichols
Player
Ernest Nichols
Age
22
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Spokane Indians
Organization
—
Cause of death
cardiac arrest
Year
1903
Chace Numata
Chace Numata
Player
Chace Numata
Age
27
Position
Catcher
Last team
Erie SeaWolves
Organization
Detroit Tigers
Cause of death
injuries sustained in skateboarding accident
Year
2019
Bob Osgood
Bob Osgood
Player
Bob Osgood
Age
19
Position
Catcher
Last team
Marion Cubs
Organization
Chicago Cubs
Cause of death
cardiac arrest
Year
1948
Corey Phelan
Corey Phelan
Player
Corey Phelan
Age
20
Position
Relief pitcher
Last team
FCL Phillies
Organization
Philadelphia Phillies
Cause of death
T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL)
Year
2022
Charles Pinkney
Charles Pinkney
Player
Charles Pinkney
Age
20
Position
Second baseman
Last team
Dayton Veterans
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1909
Billy Rakes
Billy Rakes
Player
Billy Rakes
Age
24
Position
Third baseman
Last team
Reidsville Luckies
Organization
—
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1953
Ernest Regenold
Ernest Regenold
Player
Ernest Regenold
Age
25
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Springfield Senators
Organization
—
Cause of death
cardiac arrest and heat stroke
Year
1926
Russell Reynolds
Russell Reynolds
Player
Russell Reynolds
Age
24
Position
Catcher
Last team
Huntington Red Birds
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1935
Lionel Rodgers
Lionel Rodgers
Player
Lionel Rodgers
Age
21
Position
Utility
Last team
Fresno Giants
Organization
San Francisco Giants
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1961
Ronaldo Romero
Ronaldo Romero
Player
Ronaldo Romero
Age
19
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Gastonia Rangers
Organization
Texas Rangers
Cause of death
cardiomyopathy, Supac use was a contributing factor
Year
1990
Victor Sanchez
Victor Sanchez
Player
Victor Sanchez
Age
20
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Leones del Caracas
Organization
Seattle Mariners
Cause of death
struck by a boat while swimming
Year
2015
Fausto Segura
Fausto Segura
Player
Fausto Segura
Age
23
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Auburn Doubledays
Organization
Washington Nationals
Cause of death
motorcycle crash
Year
2020
Bill Seinsoth
Bill Seinsoth
Player
Bill Seinsoth
Age
22
Position
First baseman
Last team
Bakersfield Dodgers
Organization
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cause of death
automobile crash
Year
1969
Leo Smith
Leo Smith
Player
Leo Smith
Age
19
Position
Third baseman
Last team
Kokomo Wild Cats
Organization
—
Cause of death
internal bleeding from a collision on the base path
Year
1909
Mac Smith
Mac Smith
Player
Mac Smith
Age
23
Position
Infielder
Last team
Hagerstown Packets
Organization
Washington Senators
Cause of death
cardiac arrest
Year
1954
Andy Strong
Andy Strong
Player
Andy Strong
Age
24
Position
Center fielder
Last team
Crowley Millers
Organization
—
Cause of death
lightning strike during game
Year
1951
George Tkach
George Tkach
Player
George Tkach
Age
21
Position
Second baseman
Last team
Superior Blues
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1936
Casey Thomas
Casey Thomas
Player
Casey Thomas
Age
24
Position
Infielder
Last team
Arizona League Athletics
Organization
Oakland Athletics
Cause of death
painkiller overdose
Year
2017
Herbert Whitney
Herbert Whitney
Player
Herbert Whitney
Age
27
Position
Catcher
Last team
Burlington Pathfinders
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck on the head by a pitch
Year
1906
Lefty Wycoff
Lefty Wycoff
Player
Lefty Wycoff
Age
—
Position
Pitcher
Last team
Canton Terriers
Organization
—
Cause of death
struck by automobile
Year
1929
Player
Age
Position
Last team
Organization
Cause of death
Year
Ref(s)
Malcom Anderson
23
Third baseman
San Francisco Haverlys
—
cardiac arrest
1888
Alexeis Azuaje
21
Second baseman
Clearwater Threshers
Philadelphia Phillies
car accident
2023
Gerik Baxter
21
Pitcher
Fort Wayne Wizards
San Diego Padres
car accident
2001
Jesse Batterton
19
Second baseman
Springfield Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
struck on the head by a pitch
1933
Stan Bell
23
Pitcher
Shreveport Braves
Atlanta Braves
car accident
1970
Randy Burden
23
Pitcher
Provo Angels
Los Angeles Angels
heart attack
2002
Thomas Burke
26
Left fielder
Lynn Shoemakers
—
struck on the head by a pitch
1906
Jairo Capellan
19
Pitcher
DSL Reds
Cincinnati Reds
automobile crash
2018
Bobby Joe Case
24
Infielder
Mobile Bears
New York Mets
automobile crash
1962
Evan Chambers
24
Outfielder
GCL Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
heart defect
2013
Louis Chedo
23
Pitcher
Decatur Commodores
—
struck on the head by a pitch
1925
Thomas Coates
—
Outfielder
Oshkosh Indians
—
unintentional discharge of firearm
1909
William Coffey
22
Pitcher
Pampa Oilers
—
automobile crash
1951
Brian Cole
22
Outfielder
Scottsdale Scorpions
New York Mets
automobile crash
2001
Dick Conway
19
Catcher
Twin Falls Cowboys
New York Yankees
struck in the heart by a thrown ball
1951
Ryan Costello
23
Infielder
Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Minnesota Twins
sudden cardiac arrhythmia
2019
Aaron Cox
24
Pitcher
Inland Empire 66ers
Los Angeles Angels
self-inflicted gunshot wound
2018
James Davis
20
Outfielder
Ballinger Cats
—
struck on the head by a pitch
1947
Linus Ebnet
23
Shortstop
Winnipeg Maroons
—
struck on the head by a pitch
1938
Alfredo Edmead
17
Outfielder
Salem Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
brain trauma from in-game outfield collision
1974
Lute Freeland
28
Pitcher
New Orleans Pelicans
—
blood poisoning
1902
Ronny Garcia
24
Pitcher
York Revolution
—
car crash
2024
Miguel Gonzalez
21
Pitcher
DSL Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
car crash
2017
Luis Guevara
19
Infielder
FCL Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
personal watercraft crash
2025
Louis Henke
—
First baseman
Atlanta Atlantas
—
internal bleeding from a collision on the base path
1885
Red Herbert
18
First baseman
Dayton Veterans
—
internal bleeding from a collision on the base path
1904
Jeff Hoffman
24
Pitcher
Albany-Colonie Yankees
New York Yankees
heart failure
1992
Happy Hogan
37
Catcher / Manager
Vernon Tigers
—
pneumonia
1915
Ossie Johnson
—
Outfielder
Oakland Oaks
—
blood poisoning
1924
Ottis Johnson
24
Outfielder
Dothan Browns
—
struck on the head by a pitch
1951
Yorman Landa
22
Pitcher
Fort Myers Miracle
Minnesota Twins
car crash
2016
Anthony Latham
21
Outfielder
Winston-Salem Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
boat accident
1983
Pete Mann
27
Third baseman
Macon Peaches
—
struck in the chest by a pitch
1927
Andres Melendez
20
Catcher
Lynchburg Hillcats
Cleveland Guardians
Multiple organ failure
2021
Loek van Mil
34
Pitcher
Rochester Red Wings
Minnesota Twins
head injury following hiking accident
2019
Doug Million
21
Pitcher
New Haven Ravens
Colorado Rockies
asthma attack
1997
Sean Murphy
27
Pitcher
Sacramento River Cats
Oakland Athletics
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
2016
Ernest Nichols
22
Pitcher
Spokane Indians
—
cardiac arrest
1903
Chace Numata
27
Catcher
Erie SeaWolves
Detroit Tigers
injuries sustained in skateboarding accident
2019
Bob Osgood
19
Catcher
Marion Cubs
Chicago Cubs
cardiac arrest
1948
Corey Phelan
20
Relief pitcher
FCL Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL)
2022
Charles Pinkney
20
Second baseman
Dayton Veterans
—
struck on the head by a pitch
1909
Billy Rakes
24
Third baseman
Reidsville Luckies
—
automobile crash
1953
Ernest Regenold
25
Pitcher
Springfield Senators
—
cardiac arrest and heat stroke
1926
Russell Reynolds
24
Catcher
Huntington Red Birds
—
struck on the head by a pitch
1935
Lionel Rodgers
21
Utility
Fresno Giants
San Francisco Giants
automobile crash
1961
Ronaldo Romero
19
Pitcher
Gastonia Rangers
Texas Rangers
cardiomyopathy, Supac use was a contributing factor
1990
Victor Sanchez
20
Pitcher
Leones del Caracas
Seattle Mariners
struck by a boat while swimming
2015
Fausto Segura
23
Pitcher
Auburn Doubledays
Washington Nationals
motorcycle crash
2020
· Deaths of active players › Nippon Professional Baseball
Lou Jackson
Lou Jackson
Player
Lou Jackson
Age
33
Position
Outfielder
Team
Sankei Atoms
Cause of death
pancreatic necrosis
Year
1969
Hiroyuki Oze
Hiroyuki Oze
Player
Hiroyuki Oze
Age
24
Position
Outfielder
Team
Orix Buffaloes
Cause of death
suicide
Year
2010
Yūsuke Kinoshita
Yūsuke Kinoshita
Player
Yūsuke Kinoshita
Age
27
Position
Pitcher
Team
Chunichi Dragons
Cause of death
myocarditis
Year
2021
Player
Age
Position
Team
Cause of death
Year
Ref(s)
Lou Jackson
33
Outfielder
Sankei Atoms
pancreatic necrosis
1969
Hiroyuki Oze
24
Outfielder
Orix Buffaloes
suicide
2010
Yūsuke Kinoshita
27
Pitcher
Chunichi Dragons
myocarditis
2021

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  1. Crews played his entire six-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the end of the 1992 season he became a free ag
  2. Hill's only major league playing experience was with the Minnesota Twins in 1969 and '70. About three weeks after the 19
  3. Technically, Kennedy was a free agent at the time of his death, having been granted free agency by Toronto about three w
  4. Technically, Koenecke had just been cut from the Dodgers and his contract sold to the minor league Rochester Red Wings.
  5. Macko last played in August of 1980, when he was injured in a game. The injury was severe enough to keep him on the disa
  6. Technically, McJames was no longer actively involved in baseball at the time of his death. He had been released by Brook
  7. Montgomery's only major league playing experience came with the Boston Braves in 1941. He was sold to the Giants in Febr
  8. O'Brien played for the Boston Reds in 1891 but was under contract with the St. Louis Browns at the time of his death bef
  9. Sharman was one of eight one-time Major League Baseball players known either to have been killed or died from illness wh
  10. Technically, Sharperson was still a minor league player at the time of his death. The Padres had summoned Sharperson to
  11. Barrios was a free agent at the time of his death, although he was reportedly about to sign a contract with the Milwauke
  12. Bond, who had been diagnosed with leukemia in 1962, had been playing with the Minnesota Twins until he was released on M
  13. Grosart signed with the Toledo Mud Hens prior to the 1902 season and was with them during spring training; he had last p
  14. Krug last played for the Indianapolis Indians in 1907 but was under contract with the minor league Johnstown Johnnies at
  15. Saint Onge, Rogers & Krueger 2008.
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20160602140739/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/26015916
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    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ephedra-tied-to-pitchers-death/
  18. Arcidiacono, David. Major League Baseball in Gilded Age Connecticut: The Rise and Fall of the Middletown, New Haven and
  19. Blair had signed a contract to spend the 1890 season with the Chicago Cubs, but he died as a result of illness before ga
    http://www.thedeadballera.com/Obits/Blair.Bill.Obit.html
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    http://www.espn.com/espn/eticket/story?page=bostock&redirected=true
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