San Diego Padres
· 2026-07-02
San Diego Padres part-owner Kevin O'Malley died Tuesday at 50 after a sudden illness.
He was the grandson of legendary Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley and son of former Dodgers president Peter O'Malley.
Kevin O'Malley fell ill during a trip to the East Coast and his health gradually declined.
He owned and operated minor league baseball teams in California and was a part-owner of the San Diego Padres.
The San Diego Padres are currently 10th in the National League with a 43-42 record, on a L5 streak, after losing 23-3 to the Chicago Cubs on 2026-07-01.
Kevin O'Malley was a key figure in the growth of the Padres' organization, helping operate clubs and support baseball at multiple levels.
He became a part-owner of the team in 2012 along with other members of his family and members of the Seidler family.
The Los Angeles Dodgers issued a public statement honoring O'Malley and offering condolences to his family.
The Dodgers sent their sincere condolences to the family of Kevin O'Malley, who passed away Tuesday at age 50.
Kevin O'Malley's passing marks the loss of a member of one of baseball's most influential families.
He built his own legacy through decades of involvement in the sport, helping operate clubs and support baseball at multiple levels.
The San Diego Padres organization will likely feel the impact of his loss, given his contributions to the team.
Kevin O'Malley's family, including his wife Allison and children, will be remembered in the thoughts and sympathies of the baseball community.