Former Philadelphia Phillies draft pick and manager, Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, announced on his Instagram account that he is officially cancer-free after battling metastatic prostate cancer.

By the Numbers
  • Sandberg, 64, played 2,164 games with 282 home runs and 1,061 RBI.
  • He had a career batting average of .285 and an OPS of .795.
  • Sandberg won NL MVP honors in 1984, along with seven Silver Slugger Awards, nine Gold Gloves, and 10 All-Star nominations.
Yes, But

Sandberg's managerial record with the Phillies was 119-159, with no postseason appearances, leading to his resignation in June 2015.

State of Play
  • Sandberg started treatments for metastatic prostate cancer at the beginning of 2024.
  • He managed the Phillies from 2013 until June 2015, experiencing mixed results with the team.
What's Next

Sandberg's recovery and positive health news will continue to inspire and uplift both his family and the baseball community.

Bottom Line

Despite his managerial challenges, Ryne Sandberg's victory over cancer is a heartwarming triumph that resonates with the Phillies family and baseball fans.