The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday that former pitcher Brian Matusz died at the age of 37. Matusz, who spent nearly his entire MLB career with

Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, Matusz rose to prominence as a standout pitcher at the University of San Diego. His exceptional collegiate performance led the Baltimore Orioles to select him with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft. Just over a year later, Matusz made his MLB debut on August 4, 2009.

Brian Matusz, a former left-handed pitcher and first-round draft pick of the Baltimore Orioles, died Tuesday, the ballclub announced. He was 37.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died, the team announced Tuesday night. He was 37. No cause of death was given. MASN's Roch Kubatko relayed that Matusz died Tuesday morning. From NFL plays to college sports scores,

Brian Matusz, who pitched in 279 games for the Baltimore Orioles over eight seasons, has died. He was 37. “Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian Matusz,” the team wrote on X Tuesday.

Baltimore took Matusz with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft out of the University of San Diego and he made his major league debut a year later.