“A valued teammate”: Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died, the team announces

Updated: January 7, 2025, 9:45 p.m. EST

Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died, the team announced Tuesday night. He was 37 years old. Matusz played for the Orioles from 2009 to 2016. In a statement, the Orioles said, “Brian was a fixture in our clubhouse from 2009 to 2016 and was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched.” He dedicated his time to connecting with every fan he could, was a valued teammate, and always had a smile on his face. “Matusz received a World Series ring from the Chicago Cubs in 2016 after appearing in one game during the season.