Former MLB outfielder and first baseman Jeremy Giambi died Wednesday at the age of 47.
According to Giambi's agent, Joel Wolfe, he passed away at his parents’ home in Southern California. No further details are available at this time.
Giambi wrapped up his six-year MLB career with the Boston Red Sox in 2003. Previously, he played for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Philadelphia Phillies. His first two seasons with the A's were spent with his brother, Jason, as his teammate.
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The A's and Red Sox released the following statements on Giambi's passing:
Giambi hit .263/.377/.430 for his career with 52 home runs in 510 games.