FORMER MLB pitcher Odalis Perez has died at the age of 44 following a an accident at his home, according to reports.
The LA Dodgers star is said to have slipped from ladder in the Dominican Republic where he lived.
Perez's lawyer told EPSN: "We don’t know yet the cause of his death, but everything seems to indicate Odalis slipped down a ladder.
"This is a tragedy."
Lawyer Walin Batista added: "Around 7 p.m., his brother Cristian Perez arrived at the house and found Odalis lying in the patio."
Following reports of his death The Dodgers tweeted: "The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of former pitcher and 2002 All-Star Odalis Pérez.
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"Our thoughts are with his family and friends."
Perez began his career with the Atlanta Braves in 1998.
He spent three seasons there before a move to the Los Angeles Dodgers where he made an All Star appearance in 2002.
After five seasons he moved to Kansas City Royals before finishing his career with the Washington Nationals.
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He was the first player to throw a pitch in their new stadium.
Perez's career saw the pitcher play 252 times with a 4.46 ERA and a 73-82 record.
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