Former MLB Pitcher Scott Sauerbeck Dies at 53

Former MLB pitcher Scott Sauerbeck passed away at the age of 53 from a heart attack in his Florida home. Sauerbeck, who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Guardians, and Oakland Athletics over a seven-year career, was known for his role as a lefty specialist. He achieved a 3.82 ERA and recorded 389 strikeouts in 471 appearances, holding the Pirates' single-season record for relief appearances with 78 in 2002. The Pirates organization expressed their condolences, highlighting Sauerbeck's contributions to the team from 1999 to 2003. He is survived by his wife, Carly, and their two children. Sauerbeck's impactful career began when he was drafted by the New York Mets in 1994 before making his MLB debut in 1999.