Former Pirates first base coach Kimera Bartee has died at the age of 49.
The news was announced by the Tigers, who Bartee coached first base for in 2021, and then confirmed by the Pirates shortly after.
“We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Kimera Bartee,” Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said in the team’s statement. “He was a great person, whose upbeat attitude and infectious smile would always lift the spirits of anyone who interacted with him. Our hearts go out to his family, whom he loved so much.