The left-handed pitcher was able to take a break from treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York in May and visited the Phillies clubhouse at Citi Field when they were in town to face the Mets."That was one of the best nights ever -- getting to be able to talk with the guys in the locker room, Joe Girardi took me on the field, everyone supportive and nice. The whole Phillies organization has been nothing but amazing to me and my family," Phelan said.
Phelan made his professional debut last season with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Phillies and posted a 0.93 ERA over five relief appearances. "We are saddened by the passing of Corey Phelan, a prospect in the Phillies organization. Our thoughts are with Corey's family, friends and teammates," Minor League Baseball said.Painter and Phelan were named Phillies Minor League Co-Pitchers of the Month for April of this year. Phelan, who did not pitch this season, was being honored for his courage and perseverance.
In a statement Thursday, Phillies director of player development Preston Mattingly said, "Corey is and will always be a special person. His smile lit up a room and anybody who came in contact with him cherished the interaction. His memory will live on, especially with the Phillies organization.""Devastated to learn of the passing of Phillies pitching prospect Corey Phelan. I had a chance to chat with Corey in June.
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