WATCH: MLB Network Pays Tribute To Ex-Met Darryl Hamilton
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Former Met and 13-year MLB veteran Darryl Hamilton was killed in an apparent murder-suicide in his suburban Houston home, police said on Monday.
The outfielder began his career with the Brewers in 1988 and finished it with the Mets, from 1999-2001.
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native helped New York reach the National League Championship Series in 1999 and the World Series in 2000.
He had worked as an analyst for the MLB Network since 2013.
Following the news of his tragic death, the network paid tribute to the former big leaguer with an emotional video that honored his life.
"All of us at Major League Baseball are shocked and saddened by this tragedy," MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "He was a talented and personable individual, and we were proud to call him a member of the baseball family.
"On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathies to Darryl's family and his many friends throughout our game."
The Mets will hold a moment of silence for Hamilton at Citi Field on Friday night, prior to their game against the Reds. The moment of silence will also honor Nelson Doubleday Jr., the club's former owner who died last week.
"We are saddened by the tragic death of Darryl Hamilton," the Mets said in a statement. "Darryl's vibrant personality made him a key member of our postseason teams in 1999 and 2000. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."
