Former main league pitcher Odalis Perez dies after accident at his Dominican Republic residence

Former main league pitcher Odalis Perez died after an accident at his residence within the Dominican Republic on Thursday night time, his legal professional informed ESPN’s Enrique Rojas.

In line with Walin Batista, Perez, a left-hander who spent 10 seasons within the majors, appeared to fall from a ladder whereas he was alone at his home.

“Round 7 p.m., his brother Cristian Perez arrived on the home and located Odalis mendacity within the patio,” Batista mentioned. “We do not know but the reason for his dying, however every part appears to point Odalis slipped down a ladder. It is a tragedy.”

Perez, 44, made his main league debut in 1998 with the Atlanta Braves. He was traded three years later to the Los Angeles Dodgers, with whom he spent 5 seasons and earned his solely choice to the All-Star Sport.

The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of former pitcher and 2002 All-Star Odalis Pérez. Our ideas are along with his household and pals. pic.twitter.com/abX1cgUNNP

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 11, 2022

Perez, who additionally performed for the Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals, had a 73-82 profession file with a 4.46 ERA in 1,335 innings.