Jimmy Hurst Tuscaloosa AL Death:- Detroit Tigers right fielder Jimmy Hurst has died. He was announced dead through social media publications.
Hurst passed away on July 6, 2024, after being hospitalized with a brain bleed. He was 52 years old at the time of his passing. Hurst’s journey in professional baseball began when he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 12th round of the 1990 amateur draft.
“We are so deeply heartbroken!! I can’t even wrap my head around this one. I’ll never forget at Christmas I bought a baseball card because I knew Urijah would think it was cool.
Jimmy got so mad at me because he had one at home and I didn’t tell him first. True Jimmy fashion, he loved to give and had to give me another one just because.”
Who was Jimmy Hurst?
Born on March 1, 1972, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Jimmy O’Neal Hurst was a former professional baseball right fielder. Hurst played for one season in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers. During his career, he also had the opportunity to play internationally, spending the 2003 season with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan.
He graduated from Central High School, where he developed his foundational skills and passion for the game. Hurst’s professional career kicked off with the Rookie League GCL White Sox in 1991, marking the beginning of his journey through various leagues and teams.
Over the years, he demonstrated his talent and dedication, eventually playing his last affiliated season in 1999 for the Toronto Blue Jays’ Triple-A team, the Syracuse Chiefs.
Despite moving between teams and leagues, Hurst consistently showcased his prowess on the field. One of the highlights of his career came in 2002 while he was playing for the Newark Bears.
Hurst had an outstanding season, which led to him being named the Atlantic League MVP. His impressive stats included a batting average of .341, 100 RBIs, 35 home runs, and 150 hits.
This exceptional performance underscored his significant contribution to the team and the league. Hurst continued to play professionally until 2008 when he concluded his career with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the independent Northern League. His extensive career spanned various teams and leagues, reflecting his adaptability and enduring skill as a professional baseball player.