Detroit Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee, who played six years in the major leagues and four seasons with the Tigers, died on Monday.
He was 49 years old.
Bartee's cause of death is unknown, but the Tigers were not aware of any illness. Tigers general manager Al Avila and manager AJ Hinch have spoken to Bartee's father, Jerry Bartee, to offer their condolences and support.
Bartee was visiting his father in Omaha, Nebraska, when he collapsed. His family is currently in the process of making funeral arrangements. Bartee was an Omaha native and played college baseball in his hometown at Creighton University.