Julia Budzinski, the daughter of a former Major League Baseball player, Mark Budzinski, who played for the Cincinnati Reds and is the current first base coach for the Toronto Blue Jays, died unexpectedly on Saturday.
Mark left during the third inning of Game 2 on Saturday because of some personal reason. Toronto Blue Jays released an official statement shortly after the game clarifying the exit of their first base coach.
What Was Julia Budzinski Death Cause? RIP Message To Mark Budzinski Daughter
The death is still a mystery as its reason has not been said to the media. The club said in their statement that they are extremely sorry for losing Mark, who has been with the team since 2019.
It seems like Mark Budzinski will be not available for a significant period. Bullpen catcher Luis Hurtado will replace him as their head coach for the time being.
Mark hasn’t been on media since the disaster occurred. Julia Budzinski was an elegant and beautiful girl who seemed to be in her thirties when she died. She wasn’t reported suffering from fatal diseases that could take her life. It will only be clear after the family speaks about the cause of death with the media.
Mark Budzinski Wife Monica Budzinski and Family In Tears
Monica is deeply saddened by the sudden demise of their young daughter Julia Budzinski. Monica and Mark had three children together, among which Julia was the eldest.
The couple said they would be away with their two children, Josh and Lily Budzinski, to complete the final rituals for their daughter.
Toronto Blue Jays Statement Regarding The Demise Of Their Coach’s Daughter
Immediately after the game with Tampa Bay Rays finished, the club released a statement regarding the sudden outing of their head coach.
On Saturday’s day-night doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays, Mark Budzinski left the stadium early in the second game. The manager of the team, Charlie Montoyo, also left during various moments in the game. When Montoyo was temporarily absent, bench coach John Schneider acted as coach.
In 2014, as the Lake County Captains’ manager, Mark Budzinski made a comeback in the baseball industry. From 2015 to 2016, he managed the Akron Rubber Ducks the following two years before managing the Lynchburg Hillcats in 2017. On December 11, 2017, Budzinski was brought on board as a major league head coach by the Cleveland Indians.
Budzinski joined the Toronto Blue Jays on November 26, 2018, as their first base coach.