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.

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Ex-MLB player Ryan Freel dead of apparent suicide

Ryan Freel, the colorful utility man who spent six seasons of his eight year baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds, has sadly taken his own life at the age of 36, according First Coast News in Jacksonville. Freel had been

Ryan Freel was found dead this weekend of a self-inflicted gunshot blast. The former baseball star was 36.

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.

Ryan Freel was found dead this weekend of a self-inflicted gunshot blast. The former baseball star was 36.

Ryan Freel was found dead this weekend of a self-inflicted gunshot blast. The former baseball star was 36.

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Ryan Freel dies at age 36

Former Cincinnati Reds utilityman and fan favorite Ryan Freel has reportedly taken his own life. He was 36 years old. According to the initial report from First Coast News in Jacksonville, Fla., Freel, who played the majority of his eight-year career

Ryan Freel, the colorful utility man who spent six seasons of his eight year baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds, has sadly taken his own life at the age of 36, according First Coast News in Jacksonville. Freel had been

Former Major League player Ryan Freel has commited suicide, as first reported by First Coast News.

Like many of you, I was just incredibly saddened when I heard the news Saturday that former Reds player Ryan Freel died from suicide at the young age of just 36. I know he had young kids and it's just awful to get news like

Report: Former Major Leaguer Ryan Freel Commits Suicide At Age 36 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.

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Ryan Freel dead at 36 of apparent suicide

Report: Former Major Leaguer Ryan Freel Commits Suicide At Age 36 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.

Freel, a utility player who spent parts of eight seasons in the Majors, took his own life at the age of 36. Best known for his years with the Cincinnati Reds, he played 594 games with five teams from 2001 through 2009. Citing confirmation from Sgt

(Getty)For someone who amounted to part-timer, Ryan Freel gave a lot of joy to baseball fans. He exhibited a colorful, sometimes bizarre personality and demonstrated an acrobatic, sometimes reckless style of play that took a toll on his career. He was

Ryan Freel, the colorful utility man who spent six seasons of his eight year baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds, has sadly taken his own life at the age of 36, according First Coast News in Jacksonville. Freel had been

Former Major League player Ryan Freel has commited suicide, as first reported by First Coast News.

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Ryan Freel dead at 36 of apparent suicide

Former Major League player Ryan Freel has commited suicide, as first reported by First Coast News.

It's sad to report about death, especially suicide, at any time of the year, but it's even more heartbreaking when it's around the holiday season. Unfortunately, former MLB player Ryan Freel committed suicide. He was 36 years old. Freel was a role

Terrible news: First Coast News sports director Dan Hicken has learned that Ryan Freel, a Jacksonville native and former Major League Baseball has died Posted: 12/22/2012 10:47 PM in Redleg Nation. MORE: NKY.Com · Cincinnati USA · DealChicken

Ryan Freel, a former Reds utility player, was found dead in his home, having apparently committed suicide, the Jacksonville, Fla., sheriffs office told The Florida Times-Union. According to a report on mlb.com, Freel, 36, was found dead on Saturday in

“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

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