Jim Poole, a former MLB relief pitcher, died Friday at the age of 57 after a bout with ALS, two years after he was diagnosed with the disease.
Former MLB relief pitcher Jim Poole died Friday at age 57, according to his alma mater, Georgia Tech. Poole was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, in 2021. He played for eight MLB clubs in his 11-year career, primarily with the San Francisco Giants and Baltimore Orioles, but he probably is best known for a moment when he was with Cleveland.
Pitching in the 1995 World Series against the Atlanta Braves, Poole allowed the series-winning home run to David Justice. That was the only run the Braves scored in that game as Tom Glavine and Mark Wohlers combined on a one-hitter in the 1-0 win. 'We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Cleveland Indians 1995 World Series pitcher Jim Poole,' the Guardians said in a statement posted to social media. 'Our thoughts are with the Poole family.' Poole had a career 4.31 ERA.
He starred at Georgia Tech, where he still holds the school record with 22 saves. He was a strikeout machine in college, punching out 263 batters in 188 innings. 'It broke my heart this morning to learn of Jim Poole’s passing,' Georgia Tech baseball coach Danny Hall said in a statement. 'He was a first-class husband, father and teammate. He loved Georgia Tech and was dedicated to serving our coaches and players for many years. He epitomized the meaning of a Tech man.
Poole is survived by his wife, Kim, three children and two grandchildren. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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