Ex-MLB Pitcher Brian Matusz Died Of Apparent Overdose

Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz — best known for his years on the mound with the Baltimore Orioles — died from an apparent overdose … TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Our sources tell us Matusz was found dead at his Phoenix, Ariz. residence on Jan. 6 … with a white substance around his mouth and drug paraphernalia — including a straw, lighter and aluminum foil — near his right hand.

We’re told it was Matusz’s mother, Elizabeth, who discovered him … after she had grown concerned about him due to comments he made about feeling like he had nothing left to live for.

Matusz — the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft — pitched in the MLB from 2009 through 2016 … logging playing time with the Orioles and Cubs. He had signed with the Diamondbacks in 2017 but was released a short time later.

Matusz’s death rocked the baseball world … with the Orioles saying in a statement, “Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched. He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, was a cherished teammate, and always had a smile on his face.”

Matusz was just 37 years old.