Former MLB Outfielder and Coach Lee Tinsley Dead at 53

Former Major League Baseball On Thursday, Lee Tinsley, a 53-year-old player, died. 

Tinsley died in Scottsdale, Ariz., His three children survived him.

Tinsley was an outfielder during his five years in the major leagues. Seattle Mariners Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies 

Tinsley’s death was confirmed by the Mariners as well as the Reds, although no cause of death has been revealed.

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Lee Tinsley #5 (Montreal Expos) watches from the stands during a spring-training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Jupiter’s Roger Dean Stadium on Feb. 28, 1998.
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The Mariners tweeted this: “We are saddened by the passing of former player and first base coach Lee Tinsley, and extend our condolences to his family and loved ones.”

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Lee Tinsley of Boston Red Sox is secure at home on Mo Vaughn’s sacrifice fly against Jorge Fabregas (California Angels) in the first inning of 08 June at Fenway Park.
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Reds also shared condolences on Twitter: “The Reds mourn the loss of Lee Tinsley. ‘We are sad to hear of Lee’s passing,’ VP/GM Nick Krall said of Tinsley, who was the Reds’ assistant hitting coach for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. ‘Our thoughts are with his family and friends, inside and outside the game.’”

Tinsley spent some time with the Minor Leagues after his MLB career ended. Los Angeles Angels Montreal Expos. 

He also played in both the Mexican League, and the Western Baseball League. 

Lee Tinsley #29 from the Boston Red Sox watches before a baseball match against the Baltimore Orioles. June 25, 1995 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore, Maryland.
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Tinsley was a coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Angels, Mariners and Reds’ organizations.

Tinsley was 11th overall in round one of the 1987 amateur draft. Oakland Athletics 

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