Baseball World Reacts to Sudden Death of Former Dodgers Minor Leaguer

Sean Burroughs, a veteran of seven major league seasons who spent one year in the Los Angeles Dodgers' minor league system, died Wednesday according to multiple reports. He was 43.

Burroughs was coaching his son’s Little League team when he collapsed and died, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale:

Former MLB Infielder Sean Burroughs, the former first-round draft pick who played parts of seven MLB seasons, collapsed and died Thursday while coaching his son's Little League team. He was just 44.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 10, 2024

Burroughs was selected ninth overall by the San Diego Padres in the 1998 draft. He won an Olympic gold medal as a member of the USA Baseball Team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and made his major-league debut with the Padres in 2002. He also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins before playing 57 games with the Chattanooga Lookouts — then a Dodgers affiliate — in 2013.

Here is how social media has reacted to the devastating news:

The #Dbacks mourn the passing of Sean Burroughs and offer our condolences to his family and friends.

Sean was a member of the 2011 NL West champion team and beloved by his teammates, coaches, staff, and fans.

Rest in peace, Sean. pic.twitter.com/7bDKMma8dP
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) May 10, 2024

Saddened to hear of the sudden passing of @LBWilsonBruins great and @Padres alumni Sean Burroughs. His kids and family are in my prayers @562sports pic.twitter.com/IaM7N4FQIt
— Chase C. Kaesman (@Chasekaes) May 10, 2024

The Ducks are saddened to learn of the passing of former infielder Sean Burroughs.

The 7-year @MLB veteran played 79 games with the Ducks (2015-16), winning the @AtlanticLg batting title in 2015.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/5liK2FlFsL
— Long Island Ducks (@LIDucks) May 10, 2024

The Long Beach Little League has confirmed in a statement on Instagram that Sean Burroughs died yesterday. pic.twitter.com/GYyWI1nlb2
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) May 10, 2024

The Aces mourn the passing of Sean Burroughs, a member of our 2011 squad, and offer our condolences to his family and friends ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Wi9xDLoNSC
— Reno Aces (@Aces) May 10, 2024

I remember working on the LLWS for ESPN and watching Sean Burroughs round the bases like a big leaguer even then. You knew he was special. R.I.P.
— Jason Smith (@howaboutafresca) May 10, 2024

Little League Remembers Two-Time LLBWS Champion, Sean Burroughs

Mr. Burroughs passed away suddenly at the age of 43 while coaching his son’s Little League game pic.twitter.com/Usf8DPLE8s
— Little League (@LittleLeague) May 10, 2024

Inside the Dodgers sends its condolences to Burroughs’ family and friends.