Jordan Olerud, daughter of former New York Mets and New York Yankees infielder John Olerud, has tragically passed away at the age of 19. According to Mets vice president of alumni relations Jay Horwitz, Jordan had been battling a rare chromosome disease her entire life. She possessed an extra second chromosome and was also missing part of her fifth chromosome.
In 2003, Jordan’s parents set up “The Jordan Fund” to help support children with special needs along with their families. Both the Mets and Yankees gave the Oleruds their condolences.
Olerud played with the Mets from 1997-99 and was excellent.