SAD NEWS: The Texas Longhorns have confirmed the death of their key player in a car accident after

Former Texas shortstop Mike Brumley, one of the stars of the Longhorns’ 1983 College World Series title team, died in an automobile accident in Mississippi on Saturday night. He was 61.

Brumley, like five other Longhorns shortstops, was never an All-American at Texas, but he hit a game-winning grand slam against Michigan and was named to the CWS all-tournament team. He was a key member of one of the best UT teams in school history, playing infield for Cliff Gustafson’s second and final national championship. That 1983 team featured future major-league players like as Roger Clemens, Calvin Schiraldi, and Bruce Ruffin, as well as future All-American second baseman Bill Bates.

Former Texas shortstop Mike Brumley, one of the stars of the Longhorns’ 1983 College World Series title team, died in an automobile accident in Mississippi on Saturday night. He was 61.

Brumley, like five other Longhorns shortstops, was never an All-American at Texas, but he hit a game-winning grand slam against Michigan and was named to the CWS all-tournament team. He was a key member of one of the best UT teams in school history, playing infield for Cliff Gustafson’s second and final national championship. That 1983 team featured future major-league players like as Roger Clemens, Calvin Schiraldi, and Bruce Ruffin, as well as future All-American second baseman Bill Bates. Brumley was a well renowned major league coach and instructor.

Between 1987 and 1995, he played for six MLB teams, including a brief stint with the Houston Astros. He most recently worked as a minor league coach and instructor with the Atlanta Braves from 2018 to 2022. “We are saddened by the passing of former Mariners player and coach, Mike Brumley,” the Seattle Mariners said on social media. Brumley played and coached for the team. “Our hearts are with his family, friends, and loved ones. Mike’s influence on the field, on our organisation, and throughout baseball was felt by generations of players.”

Brumley was the Boston Red Sox’s second-round pick in the 1983 draft, succeeding Texas icon Spike Owen. In May 1984, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs along with relief ace Dennis Eckersley in exchange for first baseman Bill Buckner.

Brumley began his major league career with Chicago in 1987 and later played for Detroit, Seattle, Boston, Houston, and Oakland. He batted.206 in 295 major league games, with three home runs and 38 RBIs.
After retiring as a player, he joined the Cubs’ coaching staff in 2014 and spent four seasons as a minor league instructor with the Rangers and Dodgers.