Scott Sauerbeck, a former MLB jug that played for four Big League teams, died Wednesday in Florida. He was 53.
Pittsburgh Baseball now reported that Sauerbeck was suffering a heart attack. He debuted in the Major League with Pittsburgh Pirates in 1999.
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Scott Sauerbeck from Cincinnati Reds poses for a portrait during Spring Training Photo Day on February 22, 2008 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. (Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
“The Pirates family makes sure Scott Sauerbeck is going,” the team wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Scott played for BUCS from 1999-2003 and shares Club Record for most games beaten by an LHP in a season.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time.”
The 2002 season was perhaps Sauerbeck’s most memorable when his 78 appearances set the Pirates -franchise post for most games beaten in a single season. He remains the record holder.
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Sauerbeck landed with Boston Red Sox via a trade during the 2003 season, later signed with Cleveland. He did not appear in any game in 2004 due to an injury.
Scott Sauerbeck from Pittsburgh Pirates seats during a game against Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on August 18, 2002 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images)
A stint of athletics in 2006 marked his last race in the main subjects. Sauerbeck landed a minor league contract with Cincinnati Red’s organization in 2008.
Scott Sauerbeck from the Cleveland Indians poses for a portrait during the photo day at Chain of Lakes Park on March 1, 2005 in the Winter Haven, Florida. (Doug Pensings/Getty Images)
Sauerbeck has a 3.82 career era and completed with a 20-17 record.
