Longtime Seattle Mariners second baseman Julio Cruz -- who worked as a broadcaster for the team following his playing days -- died on Tuesday, his family announced.
He was 67 years old.
No cause of death was revealed ... but Cruz's family said in a statement he "passed away peacefully."
"At the time of his passing, he was at home, and was surrounded by his loving family," the Cruz family said in a statement.
"Our family is grateful for your well wishes and support, and we ask for privacy at this time.