Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died last week of an obvious drug overdose, in accordance with a Phoenix police report obtained by the Baltimore Banner.
The police report stated Matusz’s mom discovered him in his dwelling on Jan. 6 when she went to verify on him. The report states that Matusz, who was 37, was on his again on a sofa with a white substance in his mouth and aluminum foil, a lighter and a straw on the ground close to his hand.
There had been no obvious accidents, trauma or indicators of foul play, in accordance with the police report. But as a part of the dying investigation, Matusz’s physique was taken to the health worker in Maricopa County.
Matusz, the No. 4 decide within the 2008 MLB draft, spent virtually his total eight-year profession with the Orioles. He pitched in 279 video games for Baltimore, making 68 begins.
He ultimately turned a reliever and was most recognized for his success towards Hall of Famer David Ortiz, who went 4-for-29 (.138) with 13 strikeouts in his profession towards Matusz.
Matusz pitched within the 2012 and 2014 postseason for the Orioles and was traded to the Atlanta Braves in May 2016 and launched every week later.
He signed with the Chicago Cubs, the place he pitched within the minors aside from one three-inning main league begin on July 31, 2016.
Matusz’s pitching profession resulted in 2019.
