Jeremy Giambi, a former MLB player who spent two and a half seasons with the Oakland Athletics, died Wednesday at age 47.
Giambi, born in San Jose, Calif., died at his parents’ home in Southern California, agent Joel Wolfe told reporters. No cause of death was given. Giambi played six MLB seasons from 1998 to 2003 with the Kansas City Royals, A’s, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox before his retirement.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi. We offer our condolences to Janne, Jason and his family and friends.”
