Ex-MLB player Ryan Freel dead of apparent suicide

Report: Former Major Leaguer Ryan Freel Commits Suicide At Age 36 [Update] Former utility player Ryan Freel, who broke into the majors with Toronto in 2001 and played the majority of his eight-year career with the Cincinnati Reds, committed suicide today.

MIAMI (AP) — Ryan Freel, a former Major League Baseball player known for his fearless play but whose career was cut short after eight seasons by a series of head and other injuries, was found dead Saturday in Jacksonville

"The Reds family is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ryan Freel. His teammates and our fans loved him for how hard he played the game, and he loved giving back to the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends." With the

During an eight-year major-league career that took him to five teams, Ryan Freel enjoyed a reputation among teammates as high-energy, outgoing and hilarious. That's why so many were shocked to learn that Freel, 36, was found dead Saturday in his

Former Cincinnati Reds utility man Ryan Freel, who believed he had at least nine or 10 concussions throughout his playing career, was found dead in his home on Saturday afternoon. He was 36. Details, after the jump.