Pascual Perez Killed in Home; No Arrests Yet, Former MLB Pitcher Murdered During Robbery Attempt

Former Major Baseball League pitcher, Pascual Perez, was found dead with a head wound at his home in Dominican Republic. It is suspected that he died in a burglary attempt.

Officials strongly believe that Perez killed in a burglary attempt. "It's an act of criminality, unfortunately," Valdemiro said, CBS News reported.

Officials strongly believe that Perez was killed in a burglary attempt. "It's an act of criminality, unfortunately," Valdemiro said.

It is said that Perez might have been murdered for the pension money that he took a few days before his death. "There is speculation Perez was killed for his MLB pension payment he received before the murder," reported TMZ.

According to reports, Perez was found dead by his wife on Thursday morning.

Embattled player Perez started to pitch in major leagues in 1980 and continued to play for 11 years. He had a chequered career with an All Stars berth and substance abuse. He was suspended in 1992 following two positive tests for cocaine.