Tulsa Drillers Mike Coolbaugh killed by line drive foul

Former St. Louis Cardinal and current Tulsa Drillers coach Mike Coolbaugh died Sunday night.

Tulsa Drillers Mike Coolbaugh killed by line drive foul Tulsa Drillers coach Mike Coolbaugh died on Sunday night North Little Rock, Arkansas after being hit in the head by a line drive while coaching at first base. The incident happened in the ninth inning during the game between Tulsa Drillers and Arkansas.

According to reports 35-year-old Coolbaugh was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of Tulsa's Tino Sanchez, and immediately fell to the ground. CPR was administered on the field, unfortunately about one hour later Mike Coolbaugh passed away as the ambulance arrived at the hospital. Mike Coolbaugh was pronounced dead at 9:47 pm on Sunday.

Coolbaugh joined the Tulsa Drillers earlier this month as a batting coach. Mike Coolbaugh played 44 games in the major leagues for the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers over two seasons, and has played for the Tulsa Drillers for a short period in 1996. He hit two home runs in 70 major league at-bats.

Published on 07/23/2007