​ESPN Employee Dies After Medical Emergency At Baseball Tournament

SOUTHINGTON, CT — An ESPN production employee who had worked for the company for 16 years died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency at an NCAA baseball tournament in North Carolina, the company said in a statement.

The man, 42-year-old Kyle Brown, died unexpectedly, ESPN said.

“Kyle was a deeply admired member of our production team — and highly accomplished, having captured two Sports Emmy Awards while working a multitude of sports from baseball and basketball to Monday Night Football and college football,” ESPN said in a statement.

"A former Ohio State pitcher, Kyle cherished the opportunity to have a career in sports," the statement continued.

The company extended its condolences and support to Brown family. He is survived by his wife, Megan, their four children — Makayla, 14, Carson, 11, Camden, 9 and Madyn, 6 — and their beloved dog "Rookie."

ESPN opened its coverage Sunday with a tribute to Brown, according to the Hartford Courant.