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.

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

"Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian Matusz," the team wrote. "A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched.

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 -- Brian Matusz, the left-handed pitcher who spent eight seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago, has died. He was 37.

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.

Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has passed away at age 37, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com.

No cause of death was immediately revealed, and police have launched a "death investigation" after the pitcher's body was found at his Phoenix home.

"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 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.