The baseball world is mourning the loss of Kevin O’Malley, a former part-owner of the San Diego Padres and a longtime minor league baseball executive, who died Tuesday at the age of 50 following health complications.
According to his family, O’Malley passed away while receiving hospice care in Santa Barbara after suffering complications related to sepsis. His father, former Los Angeles Dodgers president Peter O’Malley, confirmed the cause of death to The Associated Press.
Personal Details
Full Name
Kevin O’Malley
Age
50
Residence
Los Angeles, California
Date of Death
July 1, 2026
Place of Death
Santa Barbara, California
Cause of Death
Complications related to sepsis
Occupation
Baseball executive, investor, and entrepreneur
Funeral Arrangements
Not publicly announced
A Life Rooted in Baseball
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kevin O’Malley was part of one of baseball’s most influential families. His grandfather, Walter O’Malley, owned the Dodgers from 1944 to 1979 and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his role in helping bring Major League Baseball to the West Coast.
His father, Peter O’Malley, served as president of the Dodgers for nearly three decades, overseeing one of the franchise’s most successful eras.
Growing up surrounded by the sport, Kevin developed his own passion for baseball and eventually built a career that extended from the major leagues to the minor league system.
Career in Professional Baseball
O’Malley worked with the Dodgers organization in the late 1990s, including assignments with the Great Falls club in Montana and at Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Florida.
He later co-founded Top of the Third Inc., a company that owned and operated several minor league teams, including the Stockton Mudville Nine and the Visalia Rawhide.
In 2012, he joined the ownership group of the San Diego Padres alongside members of the Seidler and O’Malley families. The group remained involved with the franchise until the team was sold earlier this year.
“Baseball was important to him. Family came first, but baseball was a close second.”
— Peter O’Malley
Business and Education
Beyond baseball, O’Malley was the founder and managing partner of Carmelina Capital Partners, a growth equity investment firm established in 2010.
He attended Harvard-Westlake School, where he played baseball, before continuing his athletic career at the University of Pennsylvania. He later earned an MBA from The Wharton School in 2004.
Family and Legacy
Kevin O’Malley is survived by his wife, Allison, and their four children: Grace, Brendan, Brooke, and Margaret. He is also survived by his sister Katherine, his brother Brian, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annette O’Malley.
As news of his passing spread, tributes poured in from across the baseball community, with colleagues and friends remembering him as a thoughtful leader who carried forward the O’Malley family’s longstanding connection to the game.
Remembering Kevin O’Malley
Although his life ended far too soon, Kevin O’Malley leaves behind a legacy that bridges generations of baseball history. Through his work with minor league clubs, his involvement with the Padres, and his dedication to family, he continued the tradition of service and stewardship that has long defined the O’Malley name.
His contributions to professional baseball, his entrepreneurial achievements, and the relationships he built throughout the sport will continue to be remembered by teammates, executives, players, and fans alike.
Funeral and memorial service arrangements have not yet been publicly announced.
The thoughts and condolences of the baseball community remain with the O’Malley family during this difficult time. May Kevin O’Malley rest in peace.