Major League Baseball fans mourn former player who died in Mississippi interstate crash
Published 6:49 am Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Major League Baseball fans are mourning the victim of a Mississippi interstate crash that involved multiple cars and two 18-wheelers.
Mike Brumley, a former MLB player and coach, was killed in a weekend crash on Interstate 20 near Edwards. A former Seattle Mariners baseball player, Brumley was 61 years old.
The MLB baseball team confirmed his death in a statement on social media.
“We are saddened by the passing of former Mariners player and coach Mike Brumley,” the tweet reads. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends and loved ones. Mike’s impact on the field, in our organization, and across baseball was felt by generations of players.”
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We are saddened by the passing of former Mariners player and coach, Mike Brumley. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and loved ones.
Mike’s impact on the field, in our organization and across baseball, was felt by generations of players 💙 pic.twitter.com/AgsDXtW9Tb
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) June 16, 2024
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Brumley played for six teams from 1987 to 1995 and coached for two teams from 2010 to 2016. He played for the Mariners during the 1990 season and was the team’s third-base coach from 2010 to 2013.
Brumley was also a minor league hitting coordinator for the Atlanta Braves organization, where he coached current Atlanta Braves star third-baseman Austin Riley.
Fans and colleagues posted messages about Brumley on Twitter:
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“There are very few people that have been role models in my baseball career. My dad is number one and Mike Brumley is number two.”
Austin Riley comments on former Braves hitting instructor Mike Brumley, who was killed in a car accident on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/kJ76TT2l2F
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) June 16, 2024
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Rest in peace Brum! Thankful for all the wisdom and knowledge received from you. There will never be another Mike Brumley❤️ pic.twitter.com/lzltxsxjyj
— Dylan Robinson (@_dylanrobinson) June 17, 2024
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RIP Mike Brumley. I remember meeting you in 1991 in Tulsa, OK before Spring Training. We became friends and had many conversations over the years. I will never forget you buddy. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/tXHogd84Hp
— Fryedaddy/Frito (@shegone03) June 17, 2024
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Mike Brumley was one of the best dudes I’ve ever met. Taught my son so much about his swing and how to hit and was always a pleasure to be around. Loved talking baseball and had the best stories. https://t.co/zL2Sjn4fzY
— Bobby Minor (@bobbyminor) June 17, 2024
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