Sean Burroughs, former MLB player, dies at 43
Burroughs was a member of San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks
Burroughs was a two-time Little League World Series champion and an Olympic gold medalist
Former MLB infielder Sean Burroughs has died at the age of 43. Burroughs was a member of the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks during his MLB career. He was a two-time Little League World Series champion and an Olympic gold medalist, and the son of former MLB All-Star Jeff Burroughs.
Burroughs was drafted by the Padres in the first round of the 1998 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2002 and played in the majors until 2007. Burroughs was a versatile infielder who could play third base, shortstop, and second base. He was also a good hitter, with a career batting average of .278.
Burroughs retired from baseball in 2007, but he made an improbable return to the majors with the Diamondbacks in 2011. He played in just 21 games that season, but he helped the Diamondbacks win the NL West division title. Burroughs retired from baseball again after the 2011 season.
After his baseball career, Burroughs worked as a hitting coach in the Texas Rangers organization. He also worked as a color commentator for Arizona Diamondbacks games. Burroughs was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, and he passed away on August 27, 2023.
Sean Burroughs was a talented baseball player who had a successful career in the MLB. He was also a dedicated husband and father, and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
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