Jeremy Giambi cause of death released

The Los Angeles County medical examiner has announced the cause of death of former major league baseball player, Jeremy Giambi.

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Giambi, 47, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest, USA Today reported.

He was found dead at his mother’s home in Claremont, California, earlier this week.

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Giambi spent six seasons in the majors, from 1998 to 2003, including two seasons in Oakland with his older brother, Jason Giambi, during the 2000 and 2001 seasons. He also played for the Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox according to Baseball-reference.com.

Jeremy Giambi was probably best known for being the victim of the “flip play” during Game 3 of the 2002 American League Division Series between Oakland and the New York Yankees. New York was leading 1-0 when Giambi attempted to score on an extra-base hit.

He did not slide when the throw missed two cutoff men, but was tagged out when Derek Jeter got to the ball and flipped it to catcher Jorge Posada to preserve New York’s lead. The Yankees went on to win the game and the series.

Note: If you or someone you know is thinking of harming themselves, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free support at 1-800-273-8255. Beginning July 16, 2022, U.S. residents can also be connected to the Lifeline by dialing 988. For more about risk factors and warning signs, visit the organization’s official website.

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Photos: Jeremy Giambi through the years Former major league baseball player Jeremy Giambi died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at his Southern California home, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. He was 47. (Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

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