Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47

Former major league baseball player Jeremy Giambi died Wednesday at his Southern California home, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. He was 47.

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No cause of death was provided, ESPN reported. He was the younger brother of major leaguer Jason Giambi.

Giambi spent six seasons in the majors, including two seasons in Oakland with his brother during the 2000 and 2001 seasons. He also played for the Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox according to Baseball-reference.com.

Jeremy Giambi played in the majors from 1998 to 2003.

He was part of the 2002 Oakland squad that was featured in author Michael Lewis’ 2003 bestseller, “Moneyball,” ESPN reported.

Jeremy Giambi was traded during that season to Philadelphia for John Mabry.

“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi,” the A’s said in a statement. “We offer our condolences to Jeanne, Jason, and his family and friends.”

Jeremy Giambi was probably best known for being the victim of the “flip play” during Game 3 of the 2002 American League Division Series between Oakland and the New York Yankees. New York was leading 1-0 when Giambi attempted to score on an extra-base hit.

He did not slide when the throw missed two cutoff men, but was tagged out when Derek Jeter got to the ball and flipped it to catcher Jorge Posada to preserve New York’s lead. The Yankees went on to win the game and the series.

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Photos: Jeremy Giambi through the years Former major league baseball player Jeremy Giambi died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at his Southern California home, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. He was 47. (Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

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