Casey Thomas, who was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 34th round of the 2016 draft, died unexpectedly Tuesday in Phoenix, the team announced.
Thomas, 24, was the son of Athletics team scout Tom Thomas. Casey Thomas was in in Phoenix for extended spring training.
The team said additional information regarding Thomas' death wasn't known at the present time.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Casey Thomas, who recently passed away. pic.twitter.com/qnrjKpW5PQ
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"We are devastated to hear of this tragedy within the A's family," executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane said in a statement.