This unexpected death comes 75 days after his birthday, days after the World Series concludes.
Pedro Feliciano = 75
World Series = 75

The next World Series will be the 118th, and he is dead on 11/8.
Death = 118
Homicide = 118

As for being dead at age 45…
Major League = 45
Ritual = 45

45 is the 9th triangular number
-9 represents completion
-9 innings in a baseball game