OAKLAND, Calif. — Matt Keough, the previous Oakland Athletics pitcher and particular assistant, has died. He was 64.
The Athletics introduced the loss of life Saturday night time with out offering particulars.
“Matt was an ideal baseball man and a proud Oakland A,” Billy Beane, the workforce’s govt vp of baseball operations, mentioned in an announcement.
“He had an unimaginable ardour for the sport and we have been fortunate to have him and his wealth of information alongside us for the years he labored as a particular assistant. He left an unforgettable impression on everybody he touched in baseball. Our honest condolences are with your complete Keough household tonight.”
Keough was an American League All-Star as a rookie in 1978 and was chosen AL Comeback Participant of the Yr in 1980. He was 58-84 with a 4.17 ERA with Oakland (1977-83), the New York Yankees (1983), St. Louis (1985), Chicago Cubs (1986) and Houston (1986), then went 45-44 with a 3/73 ERA in Japan with Hanshin (1987-90).
Keough’s father, Marty and uncle, Joe, have been main league outfielders.
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