Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi, brother of New York Yankees star Jason Giambi, was found dead on Wednesday at his parents’ home in Southern California at age 47, according to his sports agent.
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Giambi died from suicide after they received an emergency call on Wednesday morning requesting medical assistance at the home in Claremont.
Autopsy results are pending, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
Giambi played between 1998 and 2003 for the Kansas City Royals Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, Oakland Athletics and Boston Red Sox.
His best season was with the Athletics in 2001, where he played alongside Jason, and where the team’s exploits were portrayed in the 2003 bestseller ‘Moneyball’ and the 2011 Brad Pitt film adaptation.
In a statement, the Athletics wrote, ‘We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi. We offer our condolences to Jeanne, Jason, and his family and friends.’
Giambi played between 1998 and 2003 for the Kansas City Royals Royals, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies and ended his MLB career with the Boston Red Sox
Giambi (center) was found dead at 47, reportedly of suicided, at his parent’s home in South California on Wednesday. John (left) and Jeanne Giambi are pictured with their son in 2015 when the South Hills High School retired his jersey
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Giambi died from suicide after they received an emergency call on Wednesday morning requesting medical assistance
His best season was with the Athletics in 2001, where the team’s exploits were portrayed in the 2003 bestseller ‘Moneyball’ and the 2011 film adaptation
Giambi (right) played on the Athletics alongside his brother, Yankees star Jason Giambi (left)
The Red Socks, where Giambi spent the final years of his career at, also posted a tribute to his former outfielder on Twitter.
‘We mourn the loss of Jeremy Giambi, who spent six seasons in the major leagues, including 2003 with the Red Sox. We send our heartfelt condolences to the Giambi family.’
The Phillies, too, posted a tribute to Giambi, who played for the team in 2002 after he was traded from the Athletics, which was depicted in a scene in the Moneyball film.
‘The Phillies are saddened to hear the news about Jeremy Giambi’s tragic passing. Our condolences go out to his family during this difficult time.’
Phillies teammate Brett Myers, part of the 2008 World Series Championship team, also mourned the loss of Giambi on Twitter.
‘RIP Jeremy Giambi! Saddened and shocked to here of the passing of my former teammate! U were a great teammate and a fun guy to have in the clubhouse! My prayers go out to the family and friends!’
Giambi’s former teams mourned the loss of the outfielder on Wednesday
Phillies teammate Brett Myers, part of the 2008 World Series Championship team, also mourned the loss of Giambi on Twitter
Following his days with the Red Sox, Giambi bounced around the minor leagues with the Dodgers and the White Sox before retiring from the game in 2005.
The former outfielder hit 52 home runs, with 209 RBIs in 510 career games.
His brother, Jason, is a five-time American League MVP who played with the Athletics, Yankees, Colorado Rockies and Cleveland Indians.
Along with his 2001 season with the Athletics, where he played in 124 games and hit 12 home runs, Giambi is best known for the final moments of the 2001 American League Divisional Series, where he was tagged out by the Yankee’s Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada .
Giambi began his MLB career playing for the Kansas City Royals before going to Oakland
Following his MLB career, Giambi played for the Dodgers in the minor leagues
Giambi is best known for the final moments of the 2001 American League Divisional Series, where he was tagged out by the Yankee’s Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada
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