Former MLB infielder and Little League World Series star, Sean Burroughs, tragically passed away due to fentanyl intoxication, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. The 43-year-old collapsed and died in the parking lot of a Long Beach, California, baseball field in May, where he had dropped off his son for a Little League game.

Burroughs, who gained fame during the 1992 and 1993 Little League World Series, played for several MLB teams throughout his career. He was drafted as the No. 9 overall pick by the San Diego Padres in the 1998 MLB Draft and went on to play four seasons with them. He also had stints with the Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Minnesota Twins.

However, Burroughs faced personal struggles with drug addiction and alcoholism, leading to a hiatus from baseball for several years. Former Diamondbacks general manager, Kevin Towers, who had been the Padres GM when Burroughs was drafted, gave him an opportunity to make a comeback in 2011.

During his MLB career, Burroughs achieved a batting average of .278 with a.690 OPS, hitting 68 doubles, 12 home runs, driving in 143 runs, and stealing 20 bases in 528 games. His best season was in 2003 when he batted .286 with a.755 OPS, along with 27 doubles, seven homers, 58 RBI, and seven steals.

In addition to his MLB accomplishments, Burroughs had an impressive youth sports career. He had been part of the Long Beach team that won consecutive Little League World Series championships in 1992 and 1993. Burroughs even pitched consecutive no-hitters during the 1993 tournament, recording 16 strikeouts and also showcasing his batting skills with a .600 average.

The tragic news of Burroughs' passing deeply saddened the baseball community. Long Beach Little League President, Doug Wittman, expressed his grief, noting that Burroughs had returned to his hometown to coach his son and had made a positive impact on the players with his knowledge and friendly attitude.

Burroughs' death was also acknowledged by Little League International and USA Baseball, given his contributions to the sport at both the youth and national levels. He had even won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Sean Burroughs' untimely death has left a void in the baseball community, and his legacy as a talented player and dedicated coach will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Burroughs family during this difficult time.