Former professional baseball player and coach from Puerto Rico, Sandy Alomar Sr., has died at the age of 81, leaving behind his wife, Maria, and three children.
Alomar Sr. was a talented second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 15 seasons.
He made his debut with the Milwaukee Braves in 1964 and went on to play for several teams, including the New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, and Texas Rangers.
After retiring as a player, Alomar Sr. became a respected coach and instructor. He spent many years on MLB coaching staffs, especially with the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets.
Former MLB Second Baseman Sandy Alomar Sr. Death Brings Grief to His Wife and the Community
Born on October 19, 1943, in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Sandy Alomar Sr. married his wife, Maria, at a young age.
While not much personal information about Maria is publicly available, it is known that she and their three children survived him after his passing.
Sandy Alomar Sr. is remembered not only as a talented player and coach but also as a loving and supportive husband.
He always credited his wife, Maria, for her unwavering support and for raising their children while he was away on the field.
During his time with SABR, he specifically acknowledged Maria’s role in keeping the family strong, saying;
“She deserves more credit than me. I was a ballplayer and couldn’t be around that much. She stayed home and raised those kids. That’s why they’re the kind of people they are.”
While his passing has brought grief to the Alomar family, the community and fans have expressed their support and gratitude to the family.
Following his death, many have shared their sorrow on social media, with heartfelt messages honoring Sandy Alomar Sr., with the Cleveland Guardians writing;
The Cleveland Guardians are saddened to learn of the passing of Sandy Alomar Sr., and our thoughts are with the Alomar family today as the baseball community mourns his passing.
While all of Puerto Rico and the community mourn the loss of their coach, his sons continue his legacy alongside their mother, Maria.
In Case You Don’t Know
- Among his two sons, Roberto Alomar is a Hall of Fame second baseman, and Sandy Alomar Jr. is a longtime MLB catcher and coach.
- Sandy Alomar Sr. debuted in 1964 with the Milwaukee Braves, not 1954.
