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No immediate cause of death was revealed.
Howell was known to have diabetes, an ailment that caused him to
leave his role as Dodgers assistant pitching coach in 2015.
Howell, a right-hander, spent five big league seasons with the
Dodgers (1984-88) and two with the Philadelphia Phillies
(1989-90). He was 38-48 with a 3.95 ERA in 245 career
appearances (54 starts).
Howell was dealt to the Baltimore Orioles following the 1988
season in the trade in which the Dodgers landed future Hall of
Fame member Eddie Murray. Four days later, the Orioles traded
him to Philadelphia.
Howell rejoined the Dodgers' organization in 2003 as a minor
league pitching coach and he became the major league bullpen
coach in 2008. He spent five seasons in that role before
becoming the assistant pitching coach.
Los Angeles closer Kenley Jansen was one of the pitchers to
benefit from Howell's tutelage. Jansen tweeted about Howell on
Saturday.
"Kenny Howell. What a great mentor, a great man who guided me
through my career and helped me be the person I am right now."
Jansen began. "I think about all the work he did with me
pitching in the big leagues. I had to learn quick. He was there.
I saw him for breakfast in Detroit last year.
"He was going through a lot w/his health & still was the same
man of joy. This is a big loss for me, for @Dodgers & for
baseball. My thoughts are with his family. I share my
condolences with them and all those Kenny Howell affected
positively. I know there are many of us."
--Field Level Media
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