Jesus Alou was a Dominican-born former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and two-time World Series winner who passed away on March 10, 2023, at the age of 80. Alou, the youngest of the three brothers (Felipe and Matty), played in the major leagues from 1963 to 1979, appearing in over 1400 games for the San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, Oakland Athletics, and New York Mets.
Following his retirement from baseball, Alou remained active in the sport as a coach and a scout. He started as a scout for the Expos and then took the post of director of Dominican operations for the the Marlins and then the Red Sox. He was inducted into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame in 2008, and his legacy as a trailblazer for Dominican players in the major leagues remains significant.
The cause of Jesus Alou's death has not yet been released to the public. However, several reports suggest that he has had two cardiovascular accidents in the past, though he was never diagnosed with any illness. Alou worked with the Boston Red Sox as the director of the team's academy in the Dominican Republic. News of his death was released by the Boston Red Sox.
Jesus Alou's legacy in the MLB remains strong
Today, almost every team in the MLB has a player from the Dominican Republic. The former two-time World Series winner with the Oakland Athletics has been a trailblazer for today's talent from the Dominican Republic making a name for themselves in baseball.
Jesus Alou's death was a significant loss for the baseball community, particularly for those who knew him personally and played with him on the field. Many of his former teammates and colleagues paid tribute to him on social media, highlighting his talent, work ethic, and dedication to the sport.