The previous Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Died last week An apparent drug overdose, according to Phoenix police Report obtained by The Baltimore Banner.
Matsz’s mother found him at her home on Jan. 6 when she went to check on him, the police report said. Matses, 37, was on his back on a couch with a white substance in his mouth and aluminum foil, a lighter and a straw on the floor near his hand, the report said.
According to the police report, there were no obvious injuries, trauma or signs of foul play. But as part of the death investigation, Matusz’s body was taken to the medical examiner in Maricopa County.
Matusz, the No. 4 pick in the 2008 MLB Draft, spent nearly his entire eight-year career with the Orioles. He pitched in 279 games for Baltimore, making 68 starts.
He eventually became a reliever and was best known for his success against Hall of Famer David Ortiz, going 4-29 (.138) with 13 strikeouts in his career against Matusz.
Matusz pitched in the 2012 and 2014 postseasons for the Orioles and was traded. Atlanta Braves in May 2016 and released a week later.
He signed with CHICAGO CHILDRENwhere he pitched in the minors in addition to a three-inning major league start on July 31, 2016.
Matusz’s pitching career ended in 2019.