Another healthy athlete has died suddenly.
Former San Diego Padres third baseman and Olympic gold medalist, Sean Burroughs, died suddenly after dropping his son off for a Little League game in Long Beach, Calif. He was found unconscious next to his vehicle in the parking lot.
Long Beach Little League in California officially announced Burroughs’ passing in an Instagram post on Saturday, confirming that he “tragically passed away” last Thursday. The post highlighted Burroughs’ legendary status within LBLL and the broader baseball community, noting his achievement of winning consecutive Little League World Series championships for LBLL in 1992 and 1993.
According to MLB reporter Bob Nightengale, Burroughs suddenly collapsed and died in a parking lot after dropping off his son, Knox, for a Little League game. Long Beach Little League President Doug Wittman mentioned that he was found unconscious near his car shortly afterwards, and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
Burroughs’ mother, Debbie, informed the Southern California News Group that her son suffered cardiac arrest.
💥DIED SUDDENLY‼️
— Vince Clements (@vgclements1) May 12, 2024
Former Padre/Olympic gold medalist/Sean Burroughs dead at 43! Died suddenly after dropping his son off for a Little League game in Long Beach, Calif. He was found unconscious next to his vehicle in the parking lot.
NOTHING UNUSUAL HERE!https://t.co/TcczqvNu5U pic.twitter.com/E43q34rdhp
Following his death, condolences have flooded in on social media.
“We mourn the passing of former Padres third baseman Sean Burroughs,” the San Diego Padres announced in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time.”
We mourn the passing of former Padres third baseman Sean Burroughs.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 10, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very difficult time. pic.twitter.com/zF7IbjLXcP
USA Baseball mourns the loss of alumnus Sean Burroughs, who unexpectedly passed away on Thursday at the age of 43.
— USA Baseball (@USABaseball) May 11, 2024
Burroughs was a member of the 2000 Olympic Team that won a gold medal in Sydney.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Burroughs family. pic.twitter.com/TVSqWzCo5T
The Long Beach community mourns the passing of Sean Burroughs, who was a local hero and baseball legend.
— Office of Mayor Rex Richardson (@LongBeachMayor) May 10, 2024
Sean was a Little League World Series Champion and Olympian. The sports community will feel his loss for years to come.
Our condolences are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ozUwoe9CwF
The #Dbacks mourn the passing of Sean Burroughs and offer our condolences to his family and friends.
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) May 10, 2024
Sean was a member of the 2011 NL West champion team and beloved by his teammates, coaches, staff, and fans.
Rest in peace, Sean. pic.twitter.com/7bDKMma8dP
