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. He was 74.

Parker's former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced the news of his death before their game against the Mets on Saturday, June 28, and held a moment of silence

Dave "The Cobra" Parker, the baseball legend, passed away just before his Hall of Fame induction. His career spanned 19 seasons, marked by MVP awards and World Series titles. Parker's estimated net worth ranges from $5 million to $25 million,