Kimera Bartee, who played six seasons as a Major League outfielder before becoming a coach and instructor, passed away suddenly at age 49.
Bartee had just been brought back on A.J. Hinch’s coaching staff after joining as first-base coach midseason.
He had previously coached with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies before joining the Tigers a year ago to serve as their baserunning instructor.
Via Jason Beck/MLB