Frankie de la Cruz, a Dominican pitcher, has passed away at the age of 37.
He played for various MLB teams, with his last season being with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2011. He also played for the Tigers, Marlins, and Padres.
The Milwaukee Brewers expressed their condolences for De La Cruz’s family and friends. They highlighted his contributions during the 2011 season when he had a 2.77 ERA in 11 relief appearances for the NL Central champions.
News reports confirm that De La Cruz passed away due to a heart attack.
Hector Gomez reported, “Former MLB pitcher Frankie De La Cruz dies at 37 due to a heart attack.”
De La Cruz’s death came just a few days after his 37th birthday.
