Billy Beane, the senior vice president of ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ at the Major League Baseball (MLB) office in the United States, passed away on the 7th (Korean time) from acute leukemia. He was 60 years old.
Beane played six seasons in the major leagues, from his debut with the Detroit Tigers in 1987 to his retirement with the San Diego Padres in 1995, posting a career batting average of . 226 with five home runs and 53 RBIs.
Although his performance as a player was 홀짝게임 not very good, he attracted attention in 1999 when he confessed to being homosexual.
Beane is the second former major league player to come out, following Glenn Burke in 1982.
Bean was hired as an “ambassador for inclusion” at Major League Baseball in 2014, where he worked for over 10 years before being promoted to senior vice president.
Bin, who was diagnosed with leukemia in September of last year while actively working, fought the disease for nearly a year but was ultimately unable to overcome it.
“I am heartbroken to say goodbye to Billy Beane, one of the kindest and most respected men I have ever known,” Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “Billy was a friend to countless others, and his tireless dedication to making a difference in the lives of others was a huge part of his legacy.”
