The 20-year-old battled non-Hodgkin lymphoma for six months.
The Philadelphia Phillies shared some tragic news Thursday, announcing that minor league pitching prospect Corey Phelan died following a six-month battle with cancer.“The Phillies family is extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Corey Phelan,” the team said in a statement. “Corey’s positive presence and selflessness influenced everyone around him. While he was incredibly passionate about the game of baseball, his love for his family and his strong faith superseded everything else.
Phelan was a native of New York. The left-hander signed with the Phillies as an undrafted free agent out of high school in 2020, and pitched 9 2/3 innings in 2021 for the Phillies Rookie-level team in Florida before being diagnosed with cancer in April. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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