Daughter of Blue Jays mentor dies in boating accident

The eldest daughter of Toronto Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski tragically died Saturday and the staff said he will be absent from the business for a although.

Julia Budzinski, 17, died in a boating accident in Virginia, the Richmond Occasions-Dispatch described, citing the household. The information surrounding the incident were unclear. Glen Allen Large Faculty, the place Julia was a multisport athlete, a Nationwide Honor Culture member and associated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, held a vigil for the student Sunday night.

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Tampa Bay Rays players and staff members stand for a instant of silence on the dying of Julia Budzinski, the eldest daughter of Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski, at Rogers Centre on July 3, 2022, in Toronto, Canada. (Cole Burston/Getty Pictures)

The Blue Jays held a moment of silence for Budzinski’s daughter at the Rogers Centre.

"The Budzinskis have been component of our Blue Jays relatives in excess of the previous four seasons," basic manager Ross Atkins stated in a statement. "This devastating loss is felt by our entire firm and we grieve alongside Bud and his family members. I have regarded Bud for far more than 25 a long time and have normally admired his motivation as a father and partner first. He is cherished and nicely-respected by our total clubhouse and holds a distinctive position in all our hearts."

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Toronto Blue Jays have a instant of silence for Julia Budzinski ahead of taking part in the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre. (Kevin Sousa-United states Currently Sports activities)

Budzinski still left the dugout Saturday to be with his relatives. Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo remaining the match as effectively. Montoyo mentioned he comprehended that factors were even larger than the game of baseball. His youngest son was born with a scarce heart defect and has been through quite a few surgical procedures.

"It is not about me, but I normally received the photos of my son (on my desk) because I know daily life could generally be worse," Montoyo stated, via The Athletic. "The moment that occurred, my heart’s with Bud. The sport? We obtained ample coaches that can do their occupation, so which is why my job was to be with Mark.

"There are great guys and great adult males. He is a fantastic guy. Most people would ache for anybody. But he’s a specific type of particular person."

Mark Budzinski has been in baseball for quite a few seasons. He played four video games for the Cincinnati Reds and retired as a player in 2005. He managed in the Cleveland Indians’ small league program for a handful of a long time and joined the organization’s massive league staff members in 2017. 

Blue Jays first base mentor Mark Budzinski sits in the dugout right before the activity towards the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Sept. 3, 2021. (Nick Turchiaro-United states of america Today Sports activities)

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He has been with Toronto considering the fact that November 2018.

The G3 Box News contributed to this report.