The social media accounts for Long Beach Little League in California posted a statement from its president and board of directors regarding Burrough's death, calling him a 'legend in LBLL and the baseball community' for winning back-to-back Little League World Series championships in 1992 and 1993.
"I have had the privilege of coaching with Sean for the past two years and he always came with a fun & friendly attitude the kids were drawn to, a wealth of baseball knowledge that could get any kid out of a batting rut and humility worth emulating. To say this is a huge loss is an understatement," the statement continued.
The Diamondbacks paid tribute to Burroughs following the announcement of his death, writing on X, 'The #Dbacks mourn the passing of Sean Burroughs and offer our condolences to his family and friends. Sean was a member of the 2011 NL West champion team and beloved by his teammates, coaches, staff, and fans. Rest in peace, Sean.'
"We at USA Baseball are heartbroken to hear of the tragic passing of Sean," USA Baseball Executive Director and CEO Paul Seiler said in a statement. 'Sean was a part of one of our most beloved teams, and he repr'
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