Kevin O’Malley Obituary, a dedicated baseball executive, entrepreneur, and beloved son of the late Peter O’Malley, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 50. His death was due to complications from sepsis while in hospice care in Santa Barbara, California. Kevin’s passing marks a significant loss to the baseball community and his family, whose legacy in the sport spans generations. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kevin’s life was deeply intertwined with the game of baseball. He played at Harvard-Westlake School and the University of Pennsylvania, where his passion for the sport was evident from a young age.
He furthered his education with an MBA from The Wharton School in 2004, equipping him with the business acumen that would propel his career. Kevin’s professional journey took him into the heart of minor league baseball, where he worked in the Dodgers organization at Great Falls, Montana, and Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Florida, in the late 1990s. Demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, he co-founded Top of the Third Inc., which owned and operated the Stockton Mudville Nine and Visalia Rawhide, two prominent minor league teams in Central California. His love for the game and dedication to developing talent and community engagement through baseball were evident in his efforts.
In 2012, Kevin became a part-owner of the San Diego Padres, joining the Seidler and O’Malley families in a shared vision for the team. Though the Padres were sold in April, Kevin remained a significant figure in the sport’s business landscape. Baseball was more than a profession to him; it was a family tradition, with his grandfather Walter O’Malley having owned the Dodgers from 1944 to 1979 and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his influence in expanding Major League Baseball to the West Coast. His father, Peter, served as Dodgers president from 1970 to 1998, cementing the O’Malley family’s legacy in the sport.
Kevin was also a successful businessman, founding Carmelina Capital Partners in 2010, where he served as managing partner. His entrepreneurial spirit complemented his love for baseball, which he regarded as a vital part of his life, second only to his family. He is survived by his wife, Allison, and their children, Grace, Brendan, Brooke, and Margaret; his sister Katherine; brother Brian; along with two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother. Kevin O’Malley’s passing leaves a lasting imprint on those who knew him and the baseball community he loved. His legacy of passion, leadership, and family dedication will be remembered fondly for generations to come.
