Entering the new year, let’s take a moment to look back and remember a trio of former Rays players that tragically passed away last year.
Sean Burroughs
Selected in the first round, 9th overall, in the 1998 draft by the San Diego Padres, was Sean Burroughs.
Burroughs had already received national attention prior to the draft as he was a Little League World Series legend, pitching consecutive no-hitters en route to his team winning the series. Choosing to sign with the Padres rather than go to college, Burroughs quickly proved he was more than capable of handling the minor leagues and showcased himself as one of the most talented pure hitters in the game.