What was Sang Ho Baeks cause of death?
THE George Mason University community is mourning the death of one of its student-athletes. Sang Ho Baek, 20, was a pitcher for George Mason University located in Fairfax, Virginia. Before committing to George Mason University, Baek played four years on the varsity baseball team at James M Bennett High School. The 20-year-old helped the Clippers win the 2019 3A Maryland State Championship. Accoridng to his player bio, Baek was majoring in Biology at George Manson University. Baek is survived by his parents Young Lee and Seong Hand, and his brother Sun Ho. The college baseball pitcher died following complications from Tommy John surgery. Baek, who was entering his sophomore year at George Mason University, died on Saturday, June 12 - the university's athletics department said. "We are devastated by the passing of Sang," George Mason baseball head coach Bill Brown said. "Sang was an incredible teammate who was loved by everyone associated with Mason baseball. He will be missed and forever cherished in our hearts. "Right now, our thoughts are with Sang's family at this unbearably difficult time." 4 Sang Ho Baek was entering his sophomore year at George Mason University Credit: Getty  Teammate Scott Morgan said on a GoFundMe page for Baek's family. "Sang was a member of the 2021 George Mason Baseball team. After battling through injuries throughout the season, Sang required Tommy John surgery. "He suddenly passed away due to complications with his surgery. As a team, we are all mourning his passing. We are asking for donations in order to support Sang's family through this difficult time. "Any and all donations are appreciated, and the Baek family will receive all of the proceeds," the GoFundMe page read. A Tommy John injury is common for baseball pitchers. The injury is called an ulnar collateral ligament injury - the nickname "Tommy John" injury came from professional baseball player Tommy John - who was the first baseball pitcher to have the surgery to fix the injury. 4 Sang Ho Baek died following complications from Tommy John surgery Credit: Getty  Most read in Sport Live Blog HUNGARY 1 FRANCE 0 Fiola dances through Les Bleus defence to give home side shock LEAD KNEE BOTHER Hungary fans hold anti-kneeling banner & light flares before France Euro clash BLAND NEW Richard Bland, 48, becomes oldest halfway leader ever at US Open Live Blog Argentina vs Uruguay Follow all the latest from crunch Copa America clash in Rio Pictured BASEBALL HORROR Pitcher Zombro has emergency brain op after being hit in head with ball EURO MAD! Naked Scotland fan charges into the Serpentine as Tartan Army takeover London  The surgery was done in 1974 by Dr Frank Jobe. The injury most commonly occurs in overhead throwing athletes such as baseball pitchers and quarterbacks but can also occur in other sports such as gymnastics, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, and softball  The procedure essentially repairs partially or completely torn ligaments inside the elbow.