Former main league participant Jeremy Giambi has died on the age of 47, his agent introduced on Wednesday.
Giambi died at his mother and father’ dwelling in southern California, in keeping with his agent, Joel Wolfe. Giambi is the youthful brother of five-time All-Star and 2000 MVP Jason Giambi. The reason for demise has not been launched.
Jeremy Giambi performed three seasons in Oakland, alongside his brother.
“We're heartbroken to be taught of the passing of a member of our Inexperienced and Gold household, Jeremy Giambi,” the A’s mentioned in an announcement. “We provide our condolences to Jeanne, Jason and his household and associates.”
Giambi was a .263 profession hitter who slugged 52 dwelling runs in 1,417 at bats over 510 video games as an outfielder and first baseman.
He was drafted by the Kansas Metropolis Royals within the sixth spherical of the 1996 beginner draft out of Cal State Fullerton. He made his Main League debut on in September 1998 at age 23.
He performed with the Royals for 2 seasons earlier than being traded to Oakland, enjoying there for elements of three seasons, from 2000-02. He was traded to Philadelphia in Could 2002 for John Mabry and completed his profession in Boston in 2003.
Giambi was on the notorious finish of a memorable playoff second. He was thrown out at dwelling plate by New York Yankees corridor of fame shortstop Derek Jeter, who crossed your entire infield to trace down an errant throw and flick the ball to get Giambi at dwelling within the 2001 American League Division Sequence.
Giambi was additionally portrayed within the 2011 film Moneyball that targeted on Billy Beane and the stat-driven A’s.
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