- Burroughs reportedly collapsed while coaching his son’s Little League team
- The former Padres third baseman played seven seasons in the major leagues
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Former MLB infielder Sean Burroughs has reportedly died after collapsing at the age of 44.
The former San Diego Padres third baseman collapsed while coaching his son’s Little League team before dying Thursday, according to MLB reporter Bob Nightingale.
USA Baseball later confirmed the tragic news of Burroughs’ death, [aying tribute to the Olympic Gold medalist.
‘We at USA Baseball are heartbroken to hear of the tragic passing of Sean,’ said USA Baseball Executive Director/CEO Paul Seiler.
Former MLB infielder Sean Burroughs has reportedly died after collapsing at the age 44
The ex-San Diego Padres third baseman reportedly collapsed while coaching his son’s Little League team before passing away on Thursday
‘Sean was a part of one of our most beloved teams, and he represented our country on and off the field in a first-class manner. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burroughs family during this time.’
Burroughs, a former first-round MLB draft pick, played seven season in the major leagues.
He was a member of the Gold-medal winning USA team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.
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