Scott Sauerbeck pitched for the four major league teams during his eight-season career
Scott Sauerbeck, a former MLB pitcher who played for four big league teams, died on Wednesday in Florida. He was 53.
Pittsburgh Baseball Now reported that Sauerbeck suffered a heart attack. He made his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1999. The franchise confirmed the pitcher's death on Thursday.
Scott Sauerbeck of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portrait during the spring training photo day on February 22, 2008 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. (Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
"The Pirates family mourns the passing of Scott Sauerbeck," the team wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Scott played for the Bucs from 1999-2003 and shares the club record for most games pitched by a LHP in one season.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time."
The Pirates family mourns the passing of Scott Sauerbeck.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) February 20, 2025
Scott played for the Bucs from 1999-2003 and shares the club record for most games pitched by a LHP in one season.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/fS160TnfHV
The 2002 season was perhaps Sauerbeck's most memorable, as his 78 appearances set the Pirates franchise record for most games pitched in a single season. He remains the record-holder.
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Sauerbeck landed with the Boston Red Sox via a trade during the 2003 season, later signing with Cleveland. He did not appear in any games in 2004 due to an injury.
Scott Sauerbeck of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on August 18, 2002 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images)
A stint with the Athletics in 2006 marked his final run in the majors. Sauerbeck did land a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization in 2008.
Scott Sauerbeck of the Cleveland Indians poses for a portrait during photo day at Chain of Lakes Park on March 1, 2005 in Winter Haven, Florida. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Sauerbeck has a 3.82 career ERA and finished with a 20-17 record.
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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
