Tributes have poured in for MLB star Brian Matusz, who died aged 37 on January 7. The sudden passing of the former Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs pitcher was announced by the Orioles – who he played for from 2009 until 2016 – in a heartfelt statement on social media.

The Orioles paid a touching tribute to Brian Matusz, highlighting his passion for baseball and his bond with fans.

Baltimore took Matusz with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft out of the University of San Diego and he made his major league debut a year later.