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CLAREMONT (CNS) - Former Major League Baseball player Jeremy Giambi was found dead today at his parents' home in Claremont.
Giambi was 47.
Claremont police Lt. Robert Ewing said officers responded to a medical emergency call at 11:40 a.m. and found Giambi dead inside the home. The cause of death was unknown, but Ewing said there were no signs of foul play.
His agent, Joel Wolfe, confirmed the death to various media outlets, and several of the teams he played with during his six seasons issued statements of condolence.
``We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi,'' according to a statement from the Oakland A's.
The Philadelphia Phillies stated, ``Our condolences go out to his family during this very difficult time.''
Giambi was a standout at Cal State Fullerton, winning a College World Series title with the team in 1995. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals, and also played for the A's, Phillies and Boston Red Sox.
He was a member of the 2002 Oakland A's team that was chronicled in the book ``Moneyball,'' and Giambi was portrayed in the subsequent movie that starred Brad Pitt. In 2000 and 2001, he and his brother Jason both played for the A's.