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JamesG · 12-23-2012, 06:39 PM

Ryan Freel Found Dead at 36 of Apparent Suicide
Dec 23, 2012
by Sadie Gennis

Former Cincinnati Reds player Ryan Freel was found dead in his home on Saturday from an apparent self-inflicted shotgun wound, ESPN reports. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is treating his death as a suicide.

Throughout Freel's eight-year career in Major League Baseball, he played for five teams, most notably the Cincinnati Reds from 2003 to 2008. During a single three-year stretch, Freel stole 110 bases.

Freel's career in the majors ended in 2009 when he was hit in the head with a pickoff throw. In June, he was named the St. Joseph Academy's baseball coach but he resigned soon after.

His former Reds teammate Brandon Phillips shared his grief on Twitter: "#RIP to my friend & great teammate #RyanFreel! Really hurt by his passing! You'll never will be forgotten..."

Freel left behind a wife, Christie, and three daughters.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Ryan-Fre...e-1058204.aspx

duckie · 12-23-2012, 11:34 PM

never heard of the guy, but thats sad. RIP

Marvo301 · 12-24-2012, 02:20 PM

Ryan Freel

12-23-2012, 06:39 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,300	Ryan Freel Found Dead at 36 of Apparent Suicide Ryan Freel Found Dead at 36 of Apparent Suicide Dec 23, 2012 by Sadie Gennis Former Cincinnati Reds player Ryan Freel was found dead in his home on Saturday from an apparent self-inflicted shotgun wound, ESPN reports. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is treating his death as a suicide. Throughout Freel's eight-year career in Major League Baseball, he played for five teams, most notably the Cincinnati Reds from 2003 to 2008. During a single three-year stretch, Freel stole 110 bases. Freel's career in the majors ended in 2009 when he was hit in the head with a pickoff throw. In June, he was named the St. Joseph Academy's baseball coach but he resigned soon after. His former Reds teammate Brandon Phillips shared his grief on Twitter: "#RIP to my friend & great teammate #RyanFreel! Really hurt by his passing! You'll never will be forgotten..." Freel left behind a wife, Christie, and three daughters. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Ryan-Fre...e-1058204.aspx Attached Images

12-23-2012, 11:34 PM	#2
duckie Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 13, 2011 Location: south Posts: 1,784	never heard of the guy, but thats sad. RIP
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12-24-2012, 02:20 PM	#3
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