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The world of baseball is in mourning following the death of legendary sportswriter Scott Miller at the age of just 62.
The longtime reporter, and most recently New York Times contributor, was battling cancer and news of his death was shared on Saturday night.
The news was first broken by baseball writer Bob Nightengale, who wrote: 'Baseball lost a giant. Scott Miller was a brilliant writer and an even better human.
'His gift for storytelling embodied his kind soul and heart. I loved him, and so did all blessed to know him. Please keep Kim, Gretchen, and family in prayer.'
Miller is the author of the book 'Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will', released just a month ago, and he was on various podcasts in May promoting it.
MLB also released a statement which read: 'Tonight we remember Scott Miller - a true gentleman, a class act, and an expert of his craft who loved our National Pastime.
Scott Miller appeared on the podcast 'The Extra Point' to promote his book just last month
Miller was a legendary baseball writer who worked for the NY Times and CBS among others
'We extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones and his readers throughout the game.'
Miller's career spanned over three decades, and began as a beat reporter for the St Paul Pioneer Press.
He went on to work for CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, MLB Network Radio and the Los Angeles Times among others.
On X, Jeff Passan wrote: 'This is so awful. Scott Miller was as nice of a guy as you’d find in the press box — and a very talented writer to boot. A sad, sad day.'
The Post's Jon Heyman added: 'Very sad about this. Scott was an incredible teammate at CBS and great writer. Best to Kim, Gretchen and the whole Miller family.'
