Tigers First Base Coach Kimera Bartee Dies at 49

Detroit Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee (18) celebrartes designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (24) solo homerun against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning at Rogers Centre, in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 22, 2021. John E. Sokolowski/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Detroit Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee, a former major leaguer, died suddenly at age 49, the team announced Tuesday.

The team said he passed away Monday. No cause of death was given.