Former A's pitcher Bob Welch tragically passed away Monday night at the age of 57.
The cause of death was not available.
"This is a sad day for the entire A's organization,” said A’s general manager Billy Beane, a teammate of Welch’s in 1989. “Those of us who knew Bob as a teammate and a friend will miss him greatly. My condolences go out to his family.”
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Several current and former A's weighed in on the sad news Tuesday afternoon:
Josh Donaldson:
R.I.P Bob Welch. Amazing person to be around. Great attitude, always wanted to talk baseball, plus he was a winner!
— Josh Donaldson (@BringerOfRain20) June 10, 2014
Sean Doolittle:
Devastated to learn of Bob Welch's passing. The A's organization lost not only one of its best pitchers, but one of its best people. #RIP35
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) June 10, 2014
Dennis Eckersley:
I am shocked & incredibly saddened by the loss of my friend Bobby Welch. He was a special human being & all-time teammate. @athletics @mlb
— Dennis Eckersley (@Eck43) June 10, 2014
Dallas Braden:
Never an easy day when we lose one of our own. Thoughts are with the Welch family. always a joy to talk about competing with welchie.
— Dallas Braden (@DALLASBRADEN209) June 10, 2014
Brett Anderson:
Brutal to hear about the passing of Bob Welch...it was always a pleasure being around him.
— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson_30) June 10, 2014
Jose Canseco:
So sad about bobby welch. rest in peace buddy hug for u.
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) June 10, 2014
Jeremy Barfield:
RIP Bob Welch. To say he had an infectious personality doesn't do him any justice. Way too soon. Sad, sad day. pic.twitter.com/ISQr1oT9CY
— Jeremy Barfield (@BarfieldRage) June 10, 2014
