Jeremy Dean Giambi was an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman, who played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Red Sox, from 1998 through 2003.
Jeremy Giambi: What did die of| Jason giambi| Died| Covid
What did die of:
The A’s issued a statement on Jeremy’s death, saying … “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.”
Jeremy is the brother of Jason — the American League MVP in 2000, who played for the Athletics, Yankees, Rockies and Indians.
Jason Giambi:
Giambi was portrayed in the 2011 Brad Pitt flick “Moneyball” … and was played by actor Nick Porrazzo. His character was depicted as a partier and disruption during his time with the A’s … and a scene shows him eventually being traded to the Phillies.
Giambi was part of the most memorable baseball moments of the past few decades… when Derek Jeter made a spectacular play to throw him out at home plate in the 2001 American League Divisional Series.
Died:
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.
Covid:
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.’
