Detroit Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee, a former major leaguer, died suddenly at age 49, the team announced Tuesday.
The team said he passed …
Detroit Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee, a former major leaguer, died suddenly at age 49, the team announced Tuesday. The team said he passed away Monday. No cause of death was given. Bartee played four seasons in Detroit (1996-99), followed by brief stints with the Cincinnati Reds in 2000 and the Colorado Rockies in 2001. “Throughout his time in our organization as both a player and coach, Kimera was known as a kind soul but intensive competitor who did his best every day to elevate those around him to do great things,” general manager Al Avila said in a team-released statement.
