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Sean Burroughs Cause of Death, What Happened to Sean Burroughs? How Did Sean Burroughs Die?

The former baseball player, Sean Burroughs passed away from a heart attack, in Long Beach, California, on May 9, 2024. He was 43 years old. This happened in a parking lot after dropping off his son for a Little League game in Long Beach.

by Preethi

Updated May 17, 2024

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Sean Burroughs Cause of Death, What Happened to Sean Burroughs? How Did Sean Burroughs Die?

Sean Burroughs's Cause of Death

Sean Burroughs was a former baseball player. He died suddenly on May 9, 2024, due to cardiac arrest. He was 43 years old. On that day, he was in Long Beach to coach his son's Little League game. He collapsed in the parking lot after dropping off his son and died from cardiac arrest. The paramedics tried to save him, but he was dead.

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Sean was well-known for his achievements in baseball. He won two Little League World Series titles as a child and a gold medal in the 2000 Olympics. Sean's unexpected death was a big loss to his family and the baseball community.

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About Sean Burroughs

Sean Burroughs was a famous baseball player from America. He was born on September 12, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia, and died on May 9, 2024, in Long Beach, California, when he was 43 years old. Burroughs played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams like the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Minnesota Twins.

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When he was young, Burroughs was good at baseball. He played in the Little League World Series and won two championships in 1992 and 1993. He even pitched two no-hitters in the tournament. Besides baseball, he also worked in Hollywood as an extra in TV shows and movies.

Name Sean Patrick Burroughs
Birthdate September 12, 1980
Place of Birth Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Date of Death May 9, 2024
Place of Death Long Beach, California, U.S.
Position Third baseman
MLB Debut April 2, 2002
Last MLB Appearance April 30, 2012

Sean Burroughs Career

Sean Burroughs started his baseball journey with the San Diego Padres in 1998 after they picked him in the first round of the MLB draft. He played for them until 2005, becoming their full-time third baseman. Despite some successes, he didn't reach the level of performance the team hoped for.

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  • In 1998–2005, he drafted in the first round in 1998, played in MLB and minor leagues, and made full-time third baseman for San Diego Padres.
  • In 2006, in Tampa Bay Devil Rays, He was traded to the Devil Rays, then optioned to the minors before being released.
  • Also the same year, he signed a minor league contract but walked away from baseball for the Seattle Mariners.
  • In 2011, he signed a minor league contract, played in the major leagues, was waived, and then returned to the team for Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • In 2012, he played in the MLB, designated for assignment in May for the Minnesota Twins.
  • From 2013- 2016, he played in the minor leagues for various teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bridgeport Bluefish.

Though his career had its ups and downs, Burroughs' love for the game kept him going, showing that perseverance is as important as talent in sports.

Sean Burroughs Net Worth

Year

Team Name

Salary

2002 San Diego Padres $200,000
2003 San Diego Padres $302,000
2004 San Diego Padres $340,000
2005 San Diego Padres $1,675,000
2006 Tampa Bay Rays $1,500,000
2011 Arizona Diamondbacks $414,000
2012 Minnesota Twins $525,000

Total Career Earnings:

The total career earnings: $200,000 + $302,000 + $340,000 + $1,675,000 + $1,500,000 + $414,000 + $525,000 = $4,956,000

Sean Burroughs' total career earnings were $4,956,000.

Sean Burroughs Stats

Stat

Value

Name Sean Patrick Burroughs
Position Third baseman
Bats Left
Throws Right
Batting Average .278
Home Runs 12
Runs Batted In 143

Sean Burroughs Age

Sean Burroughs was 43 years old when he passed away in Long Beach, California, on May 9, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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What Happened to Sean Burroughs?

Sean Burroughs, a former baseball player, died suddenly on May 9, 2024, from a heart attack. He was 43 years old. He collapsed in a parking lot after dropping off his son for a Little League game. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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How Did Sean Burroughs Die?

Sean Burroughs died from a heart attack on May 9, 2024. He collapsed in a parking lot after dropping off his son for a Little League game.



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