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Sandy Alomar Sr. Dies at 81 as MLB Confirms Passing of All-Star Infielder and Longtime Coach

Officials confirmed his death, with tributes highlighting a five-decade career shaping MLB and Puerto Rican baseball.

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MIAMI - MARCH 31: Third base coach Sandy Alomar Sr. #2 of the New York Mets wears a protective helmet, mandated by MLB to be worn by base coaches, as his team takes on the Florida Marlins on opening day at Dolphin Stadium on March 31, 2008 in Miami, Florida. The Mets defeated the Marlins 7-2. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Major League Baseball and Puerto Rican authorities confirmed Alomar Sr.’s death on Oct. 13, with teams and the MLBPA issuing condolences.
  • Alomar Sr. played 15 MLB seasons for six clubs and earned a 1970 All-Star selection with the Angels, appearing in 162 games in both 1970 and 1971.
  • He compiled a .245 batting average with 1,168 hits and 227 stolen bases across 1,481 games, earning a reputation for speed and defense.
  • After retiring, he coached in the majors with the Padres, Cubs, Rockies and Mets and managed in Puerto Rico’s winter league and for the national team.
  • Local reports say he suffered a sudden medical incident away from his residence; formal cause-of-death details and service plans have not been widely released.