Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi died Wednesday at the age of 47, his agent Joel Wolfe announced, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
The Oakland Athletics also released a statement on the former outfielder:
Oakland A'sWe are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi. We offer our condolences to Jeanne, Jason, and his family and friends. <a href="https://t.co/sBSEyRb2z4">pic.twitter.com/sBSEyRb2z4</a>
Giambi spent six years in the majors, including parts of three seasons with the Athletics. He also appeared for the Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Red Sox, last playing in 2003.