Former MLB pitcher Doug Creek died Sunday at the age of 55 due to the effects of pancreatic cancer, the Journal News of West Virginia reported.
The left-handed pitcher played for numerous teams during his nine seasons in the major league, including the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Detroit Tigers, the outlet reported. Creek pitched from 1995 to 2005.
Creek was reportedly diagnosed with cancer in April. His death was confirmed to Journal News by former teammate Scott Bullet. The players both attended Martinsburg High School in West Virginia and similarly played for the Cubs at separate points in their careers.
“He was a good guy,” Bullett told Journal News. “We played against each other in minors. It’s sad to see a guy like Dougie go so soon.”
Creek’s high school coach, Vic Holmes,…
