Oakland Athletics minor league pitcher Sean Murphy died Monday at the age of 27.
The A's confirmed Murphy's death in an official statement released Tuesday through their official Twitter account:
Outfielder Michael Choice, who played with Murphy during the 2014 season, offered his condolences for his former teammate:
Sad to hear about the passing of an old teammate in Sean Murphy. It was a pleasure knowing you Rest In Peace Murph.
— Michael Choice (@VinnyChoice) April 26, 2016
Murphy, who was a 33rd-round draft pick by the A's in 2010, spent the last six years in the team's minor league system.