Former MLB pitcher Doug Creek died Sunday at age 55 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the West Virginia Journal-News reported.

The left-handed pitcher played for many teams during his nine major league seasons, including the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Detroit Tigers. reportCreek was a pitcher from 1995 to 2005.

Creek was reported to have been diagnosed with cancer in April. His death was confirmed to The Journal-News by former teammate Scott Brett. Both players attended Martinsburg High School in West Virginia and also played for the Cubs at different times in their careers.

“He was a good guy,” Barrett told The Journal-News. “I played against him in the minor leagues. It's sad to see a guy like Dougie go so soon.”

Creek's high school coach, Vic Holmes, told the outlet that his death was “devastating.” (Related: Former MLB player Reyes Moronta dies at age 31: reports)

“Another teammate and friend gone too soon. It happens all too often. Scab cancer,” former teammate Steve Trachsell said. I have written On X (formerly Twitter).

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He was drafted by the Cardinals in 1995 and made his MLB debut. according to He then traded to the Giants in the offseason, according to the New York Post.

Creek spent most of his career as a relief pitcher, but he did start three games for the Giants, The Washington Post reported, including one in 1997 when he struck out Cardinals star Mark McGwire.

According to the media, the pitcher played for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan in 1998, going 9-1 with a 2.16 ERA, before returning to the United States and playing for the Cubs.

According to The Washington Post, Creek had a 5.32 ERA and a 7-14 record during his playing career.

After retiring from MLB, Creek became a charter boat captain in Tampa Bay, Florida, according to the Journal-News.