Brian Matusz, described as the most accomplished pitcher in University of San Diego baseball history, has died. He was 37.

Huge banners of Matusz and former USD third baseman Kris Bryant, hang on a wall high above the first-base dugout at USD’s ballpark, which was redone in 2013 as Fowler Park, commemorating the program’s top pitcher and hitter.

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday former pitcher Brian Matusz died. He was 37 years old. The club released a statement on social media, praising his character both on and off the mound.

Former No. 4 overall pick in 2008 Brian Matusz died Jan. 6, likely the result of a drug overdose according to Phoenix police. He was 37.

Phoenix police are investigating the stunning death of former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz. He was 37. “I can confirm we responded to a dead body call at a home near 44th Street and Campbell Avenue” at about 2:45 p.

Ex-Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, 2005 Arizona player of the year, was found dead on Jan. 6. A report Tuesday said he likely died from a drug overdose.

University of San Diego Athletics is heartbroken to learn of the passing of beloved Torero Legend Brian Matusz. Matusz became the most accomplished pitcher in program history from 2006 to 2008, earning Golden Spikes Finalist, First-Team All-American, and WCC Pitcher of the Year… pic.twitter.com/OxpcYSpnrw

Baltimore took Matusz with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft out of the University of San Diego and he made his major league debut a year later.

Former Orioles left-handed pitcher Brian Matusz likely died from a drug overdose, according to Phoenix police.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz may have been another victim of the nation's overdose crisis. According to a police report obtained by the Baltimore Banner, the 37-year-old's mother found him dead from an apparent overdose in his Arizona home on Jan.