RIP to Jim Marshall, who began his career in professional baseball as a ballplayer in 1950 and stayed active in the game until 2021 — 71 years later! During that time, he was a ballplayer, co…| RIP Baseball
Daryl Patterson came to the majors and was immediately thrust into the thick of a pennant race as a late-inning stopper. He proved to be up for the challenge and was a key bullpen arm as the 1968 Tigers roared to a world championship. The team announced on August 28 that the 81-year-old Patterson had … Continue reading Obituary: Daryl Patterson (1943-2025)| RIP Baseball
RIP to Joe Coleman, part of a three-generation pitching tradition and a 2-time 20-game winner. His son Casey reported that his father had died in his sleep on July 9 in Jamestown, TN. He was 78 yea…| RIP Baseball
Diego Segui holds a unique distinction in baseball history. He is the only player to appear for both professional Seattle franchises, the Pilots and the Mariners. He pitched in the inaugural game f…| RIP Baseball
RIP to Tommie Reynolds, an outfielder for 8 seasons in the majors in the 1960s and ’70s. He was also minor-league manager at a time when the lack of minorities in management roles became a po…| RIP Baseball
RIP to Scott Sauerbeck, a former Rule 5 pick who went on to become one of the busiest left-handed relievers in baseball for the better part of a decade. He died on February 18 at the age of 53 in P…| RIP Baseball
RIP to pitcher Jim Todd, who pitched in nearly 300 games in the 1970s. He died on February 3 at the age of 77. Todd played for the Chicago Cubs (1974, 1977) Oakland Athletics (1975-76, 1979) and Se…| RIP Baseball
Rico Carty had seven seasons in which he hit over .300, and that includes the year he won the NL batting title. If he is overlooked today, it is because his career was overshadowed by the injuries,…| RIP Baseball
RIP to Gaylen Pitts, who managed in the minor leagues for nearly 20 years after his playing career ended. He had two stints in the major leagues, one as an infielder for two seasons and one as a co…| RIP Baseball
