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Little League® pays tribute to Sean Burroughs, a two-time LLBWS champion.

 Little League® International grieves the sudden loss of Sean Burroughs, a two-time Little League Baseball® World Series Champion and the son of former Major Leaguer Jeff Burroughs. Sean passed away at the age of 43 while coaching his son's Little League game.


During his childhood, Sean achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first American-born player to pitch consecutive no-hitters in the Little League Baseball World Series. His excellence didn't stop there, as he led his Long Beach (Calif.) Little League team to consecutive championships in 1992 and 1993, marking a historic achievement as the first U.S. league to accomplish this feat. Throughout these memorable victories, Sean shared the joy with his father, Jeff, who served as his coach.


In the 1993 championship run, Sean made headlines by recording an impressive 16 strikeouts across his consecutive no-hitters and maintained a stellar batting average of .600 throughout the World Series. Reflecting on his Little League experiences in a 2013 interview, Sean emphasized the importance of not taking everything too seriously. He highlighted the danger of excessive flashiness, urging young players to prioritize teamwork and collective success over individual glory. For Sean, the essence of the game lay in the camaraderie and shared victories with the team, rather than individual statistics or personal accolades.


After his stellar Little League performance, Sean's baseball journey continued as he was drafted by the San Diego Padres as the ninth overall pick in the 1998 MLB Draft. His talent was further recognized when he was named MVP in the 2000 All-Stars Futures Game. Sean made his debut with the Padres in 2002, immediately leaving his mark by delivering a game-winning single in his inaugural home game. He remained with the Padres for four seasons.


Following his tenure with the Padres, Sean embarked on a journey spanning three more seasons, playing for the Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Minnesota Twins. Notably, he contributed to Team U.S.A.'s gold medal triumph in the 2000 Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia.

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