Bulls of the East announce the death of pitcher Eulogio de la Cruz

Los Toros del Este announced the death of 37-year-old pitcher Eulogio “Frankie” de la Cruz on Monday, due to what multiple Dominican media has reported as a heart attack.

The Bulls of the East, team of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) announced the pitcher’s tragic death Eulogio “Frankie” de la Cruz, because of what Dominican media reported as a heart attack. The news was announced Monday morning via the Dominican team’s social media accounts. The pitcher was 37 years old at the time of his death.

The pitcher who became known by the nickname ‘ChestWas in his second season with Bulls of the East, which happened to be one of his best years LIDOM and with which he became champion in the 2019 campaign. He played eleven seasons with three teams in Dominican winter ball.

His ERA was 5.39 in 68 games and finished with a record of three wins and 15 losses, but in 2019 he had a 2.35 ERA in seven games, working 15.1 innings in the regular season.

He also had experience with it Major leagues with four squadrons and achieved its best success in 2011 as a member of Milwaukee Brewers, along with the team that makes up the central division of the National League

He ended his career from MLB after four campaigns with Detroit Tigers Florida marlins Miami Marlins San Diego Padres and the Brewers

Both the Toros del Este and the other teams from LIDOM where the pitcher was active, they conveyed their condolences and mourning messages. Likewise Brewers They also paid their respects in a post through their social media.

Posted in a video by Bulls of the East, you can read the message “so that you will be in our memories dear Chest! A tireless worker, always ready for anything from the moment you hit the hill. Rest in peace brother Chest

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