Pete Ladd: Former Former Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher dies at 67

The information is that Pete Ladd, born Peter Loinwood Ladd, is dead. Pete Ladd lived from July 17, 1956, to October 20, 2023. Pete Ladd was an American professional baseball pitcher who pitched in six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1979 and 1986.

Pete Ladd pitched 205 games and played collegiately at the University of Mississippi, Oxford. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 25th round of the 1977 Major League Baseball Draft and was traded to the Houston Astros in June 1979 as part of a deal for Bob Watson.

Pete Ladd was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for Rickey Keeton after two seasons in the Houston Astros’ farm system. He became the Brewers’ closer for the 1982 postseason following an injury to Rollie Fingers.

Pete Ladd died at the age of 67 on Friday, October 20, 2023, as a result of cancer. His demise was announced on social media in a statement released by the Brewers.

This reads:

“We learned today of the passing of Pete Ladd, a key member of the great Brewers teams of the early 1980s. Pete was a man with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Our thoughts and condolences go to his family.”

He is well known for helping at the Brewers Fantasy Camp in the offseason in Arizona. The deceased filled an unexpected role on the Milwaukee Brewers’ 1982 team that won the American League pennant. The funeral and burial details for legendary Pete Ladd have not been disclosed yet. Stay tuned for more updates.