What Happened to Jeremy Giambi? Ex-MLB Player Dies at 47 in suspected suicide
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Jeremy Giambi, the 47-year-old former MLB player passed away on Wednesday morning. There is little information regarding the cause of his death. However, in all probabilities, the athlete committed suicide. His wife, Naia Giambi has managed to stay away from the limelight all these years.
How Did Jeremy Giambi Die?
Jeremy Giambi, the baseball athlete died at his parent’s house in the morning of February 9, 2022, in California. His agent Joel Wolfe revealed the news of the athlete’s death. According to TMZ, Giambi died from suicide after law enforcement received an emergency call on Wednesday morning requesting medical assistance at his Claremont home. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has not yet released the results of the autopsy.
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi. We offer our condolences to Jeanne, Jason, and his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/sBSEyRb2z4
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) February 9, 2022
Presently, there is little information regarding the exact cause of his death. However, sources suggest that he might have died due to suicide.
Jeremy Giambi’s Baseball Career
With an impressive legacy of baseball expertise and multiple records to his name, Jeremy Giambi leaves behind a lasting legacy. He played for the Kansas City Royals Royals, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Oakland Athletics and the Boston Red Sox from 1998 to 2003. With a .263 batting average, 52 home runs, and 209 runs batted in during a very short time, he was able to put on jerseys of different teams in a short period of time. In 2001, he played in 124 games and had 12 home runs. His most famous moment may have been getting thrown out by Derek Jeter’s cutoff flip during a 2001 ALDS game.
The highlight of h is career was in 2001 with the Athletics. Above all, he even had a connection to Moneyball. It was with the Athletics in 2001, where he played alongside Jason, and where the team’s exploits were portrayed in the 2003 bestseller “Moneyball” and its Brad Pitt adaptation in 2011.
Lastly, he had 52 home runs and 209 RBIs at the end of his career.
Who Is Jeremy Giambi’s Wife?
Naia Giambi, the wife of Jeremy Giambi, is a nutritionist. She has always stayed away from the limelight and as a result, not much information is available about her in the public forum. She made sure to support her husband’s career and future endeavors.
Jeremy Giambi often acknowledged Naia’s value and assistance during interviews. In addition to being a loving and supportive wife, Naia also managed to keep her private affairs out of the media. There is no record of Giambi and Naia talking about having children or revealing details about them.
Once he retired from professional baseball and other celebrity events, Jeremy Giambi also stayed away from social media and fame.
19 years ago today, Jeremy Giambi should've slid. pic.twitter.com/za9B4XDj4w
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 13, 2020
RIP Jeremy Giambi… Only age 47. 😥 pic.twitter.com/5ywuIzdNkq
— RE2PECT (@RE2PECT2JETER) February 10, 2022
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