Former Cubs pitcher Frank Castillo drowned in Arizona Sunday

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

@EyeOnBaseball: Former Cubs pitcher Frank Castillo drowned in Arizona Sunday http://t.co/c2FKW10LwB via @cbssports

Frank Castillo has died at the age of 44. (USATSI)

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Frank Castillo has died in a drowning accident, his family has told KVIA El Paso Monday.

The accident occurred Sunday in Arizona's Bartlett Lake, which is reportedly near Castillo's home. He was out with a friend on a pontoon boot when he went out for a swim. He didn't come back up from under the water so his friend reportedly called for help.

Castillo spent parts of 13 seasons in the majors between 1991 and 2005. He appeared in 297 games, starting 268. He was 82-104 with a 4.56 ERA. Most of his career was spent with the Cubs, with whom he spent his first seven seasons. He also pitched for the Red Sox, Rockies, Marlins, Tigers and Blue Jays.

[AngelArcher]

That sucks for his family. I go fishing there quite often.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

It somewhat reminds me of Twenty years ago, when Tim Crews and Steve Olin were killed in a boating accident in Florida.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

It somewhat reminds me of Twenty years ago, when Tim Crews and Steve Olin were killed in a boating accident in Florida.

 

I remember that. Happened during spring training.

 

Sad to hear the news about Castillo.

[LBHalos17]

Tragic... RIP, Bud.  And we'll see you on the heavenly mound soon.  A year younger than me; yikes.