Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, Matusz became a standout pitcher at the University of San Diego. His exceptional collegiate performance led the Baltimore Orioles to select him with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft. Just over a year later, Matusz made his MLB debut on August 4, 2009.

A pitcher who was drafted in the first round of the 2008 draft and went on to pitch 280 games for the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs has reportedly died.

Brian Matusz, the former pitcher for Baltimore Orioles passed away at the age of 37. The announcement of his death was made public by Roch Kubatko of Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.

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Brian Matusz, a former Baltimore Orioles pitcher who spent seven years with the MLB franchise, died on Tuesday, January 7 at the age of 37, although his cause of death has not yet

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Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died, the team announced Tuesday night. He was 37. No cause of death was given. MASN’s Roch Kubatko reported that Matusz died Tuesday morning.

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Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz’s cause of death was likely a drug overdose, according to a police report cited by The Baltimore Banner on Monday. The 37-year-old was found dead in his Arizona home with a white substance in his mouth alongside a lighter, straw and aluminum foil, the report stated.

Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz likely died from a drug overdose, according to a Phoenix police report. Matusz, who played most of his career with the Baltimore Orioles, was 37. Matusz died on Jan. 6 at his home.