Former Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Scott Sauerbeck died, the group introduced on Thursday. He was 53.
Whereas the group didn’t present particulars on Sauerbeck’s passing, Pittsburgh Baseball Now stated he suffered a deadly coronary heart assault in his Florida dwelling on Tuesday.
“The Pirates household mourns the passing of Scott Sauerbeck,” the group wrote on X, previously Twitter. “Scott performed for the Bucs from 1999-2003 and shares the membership report for many video games pitched by a LHP in a single season. Our ideas are together with his household and pals throughout this tough time.”
Sauerbeck was chosen by the New York Mets within the twenty third spherical of the 1994 MLB beginner draft from Miami (Ohio). He made his debut 5 years later with the Pirates, with whom he posted a 19-15 report with 5 saves and a 3.56 ERA in 341 profession video games.
Sauerbeck was traded to the Boston Pink Sox through the 2003 season earlier than persevering with his profession with the Cleveland franchise (2005-06) and Oakland Athletics (2016). He was 20-17 with 5 saves and a 3.82 ERA in 471 profession aid appearances.
–Area Stage Media