Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died. He was 74.

Dave Parker, the longtime Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder, who was a two-time batting champion, National League MVP and member of the 1979 World Series championship team, has died at the age of 74.The Pirates took to social media on Saturday to confirm the news.

Former teammates Bert Blyleven, Dave Stewart and Terry Francona were among those who shared their memories of Parker and mourned his death.