Kimera Bartee, a former Tigers outfielder, and current First Base Coach died at the age of 49 on December 21.
With Chip Hales’ departure, Bartee served as interim First Base Coach before being promoted to the 2022 Tigers’ coaching staff.
Kimera played for the Tigers from 1996-99 and was with the Pirates for 12 years. From 2017 to 2019, he served as Pirates major-league first base coach. Before that, he was in the position of a baserunning/outfield coordinator for nine years.
Moreover, in 2011, he managed State College of the New York-Penn League.
The news of his death was announced by the Tigers, who Bartee coached first base for in 2021, and then confirmed by the Pirates shortly after.
Kimera Bartee family: Wife, Parents And Children Wife
Kim Bartee is not currently married and has no wife. On a Twitter post by someone who knew him, it said, “his family has lost a loving fiancé, father, and son.”
From this statement, we can assume he was engaged and was to be married soon. He loved his family with all his heart.
He was born to parents Jerry Bartee and a mother whom he loved but whose name is not known.
He has two children, a son and a daughter. His son just turned 21 on May 9 and goes by Amari Bartee.
His daughter is currently 15 after celebrating her birthday on June 12 and is called by Taeja by her friends and family. His daughter is currently studying at Horizon High School and placed first in a 100-meter preliminary at her high school.
His son is in Yavapai in Prescott, Arizona.
Heartbreaking news in the baseball world. Kimera Bartee was a generous soul who smiled easily and competed passionately. My prayers are with the @Tigers, his family, and his many friends around the game. @MLBNetwork https://t.co/pBxlt5gSDP
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 21, 2021
Kimera Bartee Salary And Death Cause
The salary of Kimera Bartee is not public knowledge. However, as reported by USA Today, Kimera Bartee had a one-year contract in 2001 worth $300,000.
He earned $800,000 over the course of his career with $100,000 in 1996, $200,000 in 1998, $200,000 in 1999, and $300,000 in 2001.
His net worth probably stands at around $3 million. However, with no way to check the accuracy of the statement, this is just a statement and should be taken literally.
The death cause of a favorite baseball figure, Kimera Bartee, has not been publicized yet as the death happened on December 21.
However, it has been reported that he had been visiting his father in Nebraska when he suddenly collapsed with no hint at recovery. He died soon after.
He was visiting for the holidays as Christmas is just around the corner. His family is now making arrangements for the funeral.
According to his friends and family, he had no known illness or disease. His sudden death has come across as quite a shock to all.