Mike Brumley, former MLB player and coach, killed in multi-vehicle car crash

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Mike Brumley, a former MLB player and coach, was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Mississippi. He was 61 years old.

Brumley was best known for his time with the Seattle Mariners.

The MLB baseball team confirmed his death in a statement on social media.

“We are saddened by the passing of former Mariners player and coach, Mike Brumley,” the tweet reads. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends and loved ones. Mike’s impact on the field, in our organization, and across baseball, was felt by generations of players.”

Authorities said the crash involved two 18-wheelers and several cars on Interstate 20 near Edward, Mississippi, WLBT reported.

Brumley played for six teams from 1987 to 1995 and coached for two teams from 2010 to 2016. He played for the Mariners during the 1990 season and was the team’s third-base coach from 2010 to 2013.

Brumley was also a minor league hitting coordinator for the Atlanta Braves organization, where he coached current Atlanta Braves star third-baseman Austin Riley.