Summary
Stu Tate, a former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, passed away on January 13 at the age of 60 due to a heart attack. Tate played two major league games for the Giants during their 1989 World Series run. Though primarily a minor league player, he had a notable career as a relief pitcher.
Key Facts
- Stu Tate was a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
- He played two games for the Giants in 1989, the year they went to the World Series.
- Tate died of a heart attack on January 13 at the age of 60.
- He was drafted by the Giants in the eighth round of the 1984 MLB Draft.
- Tate played in the minor leagues primarily as a relief pitcher.
- In 1989, Tate became the closing pitcher for the Giants' top minor league team.
- After his baseball career, Tate became a pharmacist.
- Tate is survived by his parents, a sister, five children, and six grandchildren.
