Brewers Staff Member Collapses

[Mr. Baseball]

Thoughts and prayer go out to him and his family. Sage reported in the chatbox that there are rumors that the man passed away, so let's hope those are just rumors! I like how Ryan Braun handled the situation, and I admire his respect.

I'll keep this thread posted when I hear word on his condition. Until then, let's hope for the best!

MILWAUKEE -- Sunday's game between the D-backs and Brewers at Miller Park was delayed after the first inning while paramedics administered emergency CPR to a Brewers staffer who collapsed in the bullpen.

Brewers vice president of communications Tyler Barnes said after the game that the team was not in position to release any details about the man, who was described by one player as a longtime club employee.

In a somber Milwaukee clubhouse, left fielder Ryan Braun declined to talk about the team's walk-off win or his selection to the All-Star Game.

"In light of what happened today, I'm not really in a place to talk about anything related to baseball," Braun said. "I think it would be inappropriate. I think there are constant reminders in life that there are things that are far more important than this game that we play."

Paramedics rushed to the bullpen during the first inning, aided at first by Brewers relievers. After the final out of the inning, play was halted while paramedics continued CPR as the man was transported through the bullpen gate and off the field.

As the second inning began, Milwaukee bullpen coach Stan Kyles, bullpen catcher Marcus Hanel and several players huddled in prayer.

"It's hard to pay attention [to the game] after something like that," said one of those players, Tim Dillard. He said he saw the man at Miller Park "every day," of his Brewers tenure, except for two games earlier this season when the man tended to a family emergency.

Barnes briefly addressed the incident after the game.

"We don't have any more information right now that we can share with you," he said. "We do appreciate everyone's concern."

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[RickD]

Hope this guy is ok. Yeah nice the Braun kept the focus on what was important. Kudos to him.

Keep us posted Mr. B

[Mr. Baseball]

TMJ4 is reporting that longtime groundscrew member Jeff Adcock has passed away.

MILWAUKEE - A long-time member of the Milwaukee Brewers' gameday grounds crew has died.

Jeff Adcock, who served 33 years with the Milwaukee Brewers, passed away after collapsing while working in the Brewers dugout during the Brewers-Arizona Diamondbacks game on Sunday afternoon.

Adcock, the lead of the grounds crew, collapsed early in the game at Miller Park, then was transported to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Adcock was pronounced dead at the hospital.

"We are all saddened by the news of Jeff's passing," said Bob Quinn, Brewers Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration in a statement.

"He was a part of our organization for many years, and was a fixture during games in our bullpen area. Jeff developed many friendships with our uniformed staff, and he will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

[Sage]

Sad news from the Brewers:

Jeff Adcock, a member of the Milwaukee Brewers organization for the past 33 years, passed away after collapsing yesterday at Miller Park.

Adcock was Grounds Crew Lead for the Brewers and was in the home bullpen yesterday during the Brewers versus Diamondbacks game. After collapsing early in the game, he was transported to Froedtert Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

“We are all saddened by the news of Jeff’s passing,” said Bob Quinn, Brewers Executive Vice President – Finance and Administration. “He was a part of our organization for many years, and was a fixture during games in our bullpen area. Jeff developed many friendships with our uniformed staff, and he will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

Memorial service arrangements for Adcock are pending.

They were not rumors. He did, indeed, pass away... An immensely sad situation.

[RickD]

That is so sad. I hope the Brewers honor him properly.

[Old Sweater]

Terrible news for the Brewers. Caps off to Braun.

TMJ4 is reporting that longtime groundscrew member Jeff Adcock has passed away.

Forgive my morbid sense of humor but with the guys name I lost a little chew over this one.