Former Met Darryl Hamilton and a woman were found dead in their Houston area home, according to a report in the Houston Chronicle.
According to the report, the crime scene has been described as a murder-suicide in which Hamilton had been shot twice and the woman, 44-year-old Monica Jordan, died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
“Darryl Hamilton joined MLB.com in 2003 and distinguished himself with his insight, experience, humor and team spirit,” Major League Baseball CEO Bob Bowman said in a statement. “As an analyst at MLB Network since 2013, he found a new role in which he excelled. In addition to being a consummate professional, he was a good friend to all at MLB.com and MLB Network, and he will be sorely missed.”
The couple’s 14 month old child was found in their home, but was reportedly unharmed.
“All of us at Major League Baseball are shocked and saddened by this tragedy, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said. “Darryl followed a successful 13-year career on the field by assembling a multifaceted career in our game, working for MLB Advanced Media and in our Baseball Operations Department before moving on to MLB Network. He was a talented and personable individual, and we were proud to call him a member of the Baseball Family. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathies to Darryl’s family and his many friends throughout our game.”
Hamilton played in 150 games over three seasons with the Mets from 1999-2001. He hit .283/.368/.398 with seven home runs and 32 RBI in 460 plate appearances before retiring following the 2001 season.
“We are saddened by the tragic death of Darryl Hamilton,” the Mets said in a statement. “Darryl’s vibrant personality made him a key member of our postseason teams in 1999 and 2000. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”
The Mets will have a moment of silence prior to Friday’s 7:10 p.m. home game against Cincinnati.
Hamilton hit .291/.360/.385 with the Brewers, Mets, Rockies, Giants and Rangers in his 13-year career.
He had most recently been serving as on-air talent for MLB Network.
You can read MLB.com’s story on Hamilton’s death here.
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