Brian Matusz, described as the most accomplished pitcher in University of San Diego baseball history, has died. He was 37.

Huge banners of Matusz and former USD third baseman Kris Bryant, hang on a wall high above the first-base dugout at USD’s ballpark, which was redone in 2013 as Fowler Park, commemorating the program’s top pitcher and hitter.

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday former pitcher Brian Matusz died. He was 37 years old. The club released a statement on social media, praising his character both on and off the mound.

Phoenix police are investigating the stunning death of former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz. He was 37. “I can confirm we responded to a dead body call at a home near 44th Street and Campbell Avenue” at about 2:45 p.

University of San Diego Athletics is heartbroken to learn of the passing of beloved Torero Legend Brian Matusz. Matusz became the most accomplished pitcher in program history from 2006 to 2008, earning Golden Spikes Finalist, First-Team All-American, and WCC Pitcher of the Year… pic.twitter.com/OxpcYSpnrw

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.

"The Orioles drafted Matusz with the fourth overall pick in 2008 out of San Diego.“Brian was one of the best players to ever wear a Torero uniform,” San Diego coach Brock Ungricht said.

Ex-Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, 2005 Arizona player of the year, was found dead on Jan. 6. A report Tuesday said he likely died from a drug overdose.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died last week from a likely drug overdose, according to a Phoenix Police Department report. He was 37.

Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz, who passed away on January 6, died from a suspected drug overdose, according to a report from the Phoenix Police Department that was obtained by The Baltimore Banner. Matusz, who was 37, spent the majority of his eight-year career with the Baltimore Orioles.

Former Orioles and Cubs pitcher Brian Matusz likely died from a drug overdose, according to a police report.

The death of former Orioles and Cubs pitcher Brian Matusz stunned many in and around Major League Baseball last week; his cause of death has now been revealed.