Mike Brumley, former MLB infielder and touted baseball coach, dies in car crash

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Mike Brumley, a former MLB infielder who played for six teams during his career, was killed in a car crash in Mississippi on Saturday night. He was 61.

The Seattle Mariners confirmed Brumley’s death in a statement on social media. He played for the Mariners in 1990.

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Mike Brumley, #10 of the Boston Red Sox, fields a ball during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 1, 1991 in Boston. (Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

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

The crash occurred on Interstate 20 on Saturday near Edwards, Mississippi, according to FOX 40 Jackson. The crash involved three cars and two 18-wheelers. Brumley was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the station. Mississippi Highway Patrol was investigating.

Brumley made his Major League debut with the Chicago Cubs in 1987. He played for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics in addition to the Mariners until the 1995 season. He hit .206 lifetime.

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Mike Brumley, #7 of the Seattle Mariners, in action against the Baltimore Orioles during a Major League Baseball game circa 1990 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. (Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

His biggest impact on the sport came as a coach. He served as an infield coach for the Mariners and Cubs and was the manager