Toronto Blue Jays announced on July 3rd, 2022 that first base coach Mark Budzinski will be
leaving because of his daughter’s death.
“The Budzinskis have been part of our Blue Jays family over the last 4 seasons. This devastating loss is felt by our entire organization and we grieve alongside Bud and his family.” Ross Atkins, Blue Jays’ executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager, speaks in a statement. “I have known Bud for more than 25 years and have always admired his commitment as a dad and husband first. He is loved and well-respected by our entire clubhouse and holds a special place in all our hearts.”
Budzinski played 4 games for Cincinnati Reds in 2003 and didn’t play anymore in 2005. After
being in charge at Cleveland’s minor league system, he joined their big-league staff in 2017.
Toronto hired Budzinski in November 2018.
leaving because of his daughter’s death.
“The Budzinskis have been part of our Blue Jays family over the last 4 seasons. This devastating loss is felt by our entire organization and we grieve alongside Bud and his family.” Ross Atkins, Blue Jays’ executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager, speaks in a statement. “I have known Bud for more than 25 years and have always admired his commitment as a dad and husband first. He is loved and well-respected by our entire clubhouse and holds a special place in all our hearts.”
Budzinski played 4 games for Cincinnati Reds in 2003 and didn’t play anymore in 2005. After
being in charge at Cleveland’s minor league system, he joined their big-league staff in 2017.
Toronto hired Budzinski in November 2018.
