Former Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed Scott Sauerbeck died at the age of 53, the team announced on Thursday.
Although the Pirates did not provide any details about his death, Pittsburgh Baseball now reports that Sauerbeck sustained a fatal heart attack in his house in Florida on Tuesday.
“The Pirates family mourns the death of Scott Sauerbeck,” the team wrote on X.
'Scott played for the BUCs of 1999-2003 and shares the club record for most of an LHP in one season. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. '
Sauerbeck was selected by the New York Mets in the 23rd round of the MLB amateur design of 1994 from Miami (Ohio). He debuted five years later with the Pirates, with whom he placed a 19-15 record with five Saves and a 3.56 ERA in 341 career competitions.
The pitcher was traded to the Boston Red Sox during the 2003 season before he continued his career at the Cleveland Franchise (2005-06) and Oakland Athletics (2016). He was 20-17 with five saves and a 3.82 ERA in 471 career performances.
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Former Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed Scott Sauerbeck died at the age of 53 after a heart attack
