FILE - Outfielder Jeremy Giambi #7 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a studio portrait during Spring Training Photo Day in Phoenix, Arizona.
Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died, the Oakland Athletics confirmed on Wednesday. He was 47 years old. "We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi," the Oakland Athletics tweeted. "We offer our condolences to Jeanne, Jason, and his family and friends." The cause of his death is unknown at this time, MLB on FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal, tweeted. "Jeremy Giambi passed away today at his parents’ home in Southern California, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe.
Jason and the family request that their privacy be respected during this difficult time," Rosenthal tweeted. Jeremy Giambi grew up in Los Angeles County, California and attended California State University, Fullerton where he played baseball until he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the 1996 MLB Draft.
He debuted in his first major league game in September 1998 for the Royals against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jeremy Giambi was traded to the Oakland Athletics in 2000 where he got to play alongside his older brother, MLB All-Star Jason Giambi.