Former major league infielder, coach and instructor Mike Branley died in a car accident Saturday night. He was 61, according to ESPN.
Brumley died in Mississippi. Exit.
Brumley played for six baseball teams between 1987 and 1995. Most recently, he served as a minor league coach and instructor with the Atlanta Braves, a position he held from 2018-2022. (Related: Olympic legend Frank Carroll dies at 85)
In 1983, Brumley was a second-round draft pick by the Boston Red Sox, and before making his major league debut in 1984, he was involved in a blockbuster trade that saw him and relief pitcher Dennis Eckersley traded to the Chicago Cubs for first baseman Bill Buckner.
Brumley finally made his MLB debut with the Cubs in late 1987. He played for the Detroit Tigers in 1989 and the Mariners in 1990. He played for the Houston Astros in 1993 and 1995, and the Oakland Athletics in 1994.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Mariners player and coach Mike Brumley. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and loved ones.
Mike’s impact on the field, the organization and the game of baseball has been felt by generations of players. pic.twitter.com/AgsDXtW9Tb
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) June 16, 2024
“There are very few people who have been role models in my baseball career. My dad first and Mike Brumley second.”
Austin Riley commented on former Braves hitting instructor Mike Brumley, who died in a car accident on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/kJ76TT2l2F
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) June 16, 2024
Brumley played in 295 MLB games, batting .206 with three home runs and 38 RBIs.
He also served as a coach for the Cubs in 2014 and was a minor league instructor for both the Texas Rangers (2005-2007) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2009).
