Former MLB infielder Sean Burroughs ‘dies at age 44 after collapsing while coaching son’s Little League team’

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 passing away Thursday, according to an MLB reporter. Bob Nightengale.

USA Baseball later confirmed the tragic news of Burroughs’ death, paying tribute to the Olympic gold medalist.

“We at USA Baseball are heartbroken to learn of Sean’s tragic passing,” said Paul Seiler, executive director and CEO of USA Baseball.

“Sean was part of one of our most loved 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.

Former MLB infielder Sean Burroughs has reportedly died after collapsing at the age of 44.

The former San Diego Padres third baseman reportedly collapsed while coaching his son’s Little League team before passing away Thursday.

Burroughs, a former first-round MLB draft pick, played seven seasons in the major leagues. He was the son of 1974 American League MVP Jeff Burroughs.

The Atlanta-born man spent the first three years of his professional career in San Diego after being drafted out of high school in California by the Padres with the ninth overall pick in the 1998 MLB Draft.

During the 2003 season, he became a key member of San Diego’s team, hitting .286 in 146 games, before hitting .298 in 130 games the following year.

After leaving the Padres in 2005, Burroughs had brief stints with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins.

He was a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.