Parker hit .281 with 107 home runs and 432 RBIs in four seasons for the Reds from 1984 to 1987. A two-time All-Star for Cincinnati, he finished second in National League MVP voting in 1985 and fifth in 1986.

The team announced on social media that Cincinnati native Dave Parker died at 74 years old. Our news partner, WCPO in Cincinnati, reported that his death was reported inside Great American Ball Park during the broadcast of Saturday’s game between the Reds and the San Diego Padres.

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