Odalis Perez, former All-Star MLB pitcher, dead at 44

Odalis Perez, a former MLB pitcher who spent 11 seasons within the large leagues, died after an accident at his dwelling within the Dominican Republic, his legal professional mentioned Thursday. He was 44.

The Los Angeles Dodgers launched an announcement confirming Perez’s dying.

“The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of former pitcher and 2002 All-Star Odalis Perez. Our ideas are along with his household and mates,” the crew mentioned.

Perez’s legal professional Walin Batista instructed ESPN that Perez fell from a ladder whereas he was alone at his dwelling.

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Pitcher Odalis Perez of the Los Angeles Dodgers appears to be like on throughout batting apply previous to a recreation towards the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2003. 
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“Round 7 p.m., his brother Cristian Perez arrived on the home and located Odalis mendacity within the patio. We do not know but the reason for his dying, however every little thing appears to point Odalis slipped down a ladder. This can be a tragedy,” Batista mentioned.

Perez performed for the Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Kansas Metropolis Royals and Washington Nationals over the course of his profession. He was an All-Star for the Dodgers in 2002. He was 15-10 wit a 3.00 ERA and 155 strikeouts in 32 video games.

Odalis Perez of the Washington Nationals fields the ball for an out towards the New York Mets on April 15, 2008 at Shea Stadium in New York Metropolis. The gamers and coaches of each groups all wore No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson.
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He final pitched for the Nationals in 2008. He made 30 begins for Washington and had a 4.34 ERA and 119 strikeouts.  He had reportedly signed a minor league contract with the crew for the 2009 season however didn’t report back to camp whereas he hoped for a serious league contract. He wouldn’t pitch within the majors once more.