Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, a first-round draft pick who won a World Series ring with the Chicago Cubs, was found dead in a Phoenix home, police said Wednesday.

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday that former pitcher Brian Matusz died at the age of 37. Matusz, who spent nearly his entire MLB career with

Brian Matusz, a former first-round pick in the MLB draft who spent eight years with the Baltimore Orioles, died Tuesday at the age of 37. As of Wednesday, no cause of death has been reported.

An eight-year MLB veteran who adopted David “Big Papi” Ortiz’s iconic number has died at 37, the MLB reported on Tuesday. A cause of death has not been announced.

Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, Matusz rose to prominence as 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.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, an eight-year MLB veteran, has died, the team announced. He was 37.

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.

Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian Matusz,” the Orioles said in a statement. “A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland,