February 17 in Baltimore Orioles History: Orioles 23-year-old pitching prospect Steve Bechler dies of multi-organ failure after a spring training workout (2003)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On February 17 2003 — His body temperature having soared to 108 degrees, Orioles 23-year-old pitching prospect Steve Bechler dies of multi-organ failure after a spring training workout yesterday. Early speculation is the expectant father’s death may have been caused by ephedri

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