Sandy Alomar Sr. died at 81, leaving a mark as a speed-first, defense-minded infielder who played 1,481 games across six clubs from 1964-78. He stole 227 bases, belting a career-high 39 in 1971, and earned a 1970 All-Star nod. After playing, he coached in MLB and Puerto Rico, later guiding in San Diego and for the Cubs, Rockies and Mets. His son, Sandy Alomar Jr., is on the Cleveland Guardians staff, continuing a family baseball legacy that also includes brother Roberto, a Hall of Famer.

The Guardians publicly mourn the loss, underscoring Alomar’s impact as a player, mentor, and pillar of a baseball family whose influence spans decades and leagues.