Mike Lowell was one of baseball’s best pure hitters during his time in the game.
But early in his career, he had to face one of the toughest battles of his life when he underwent cancer treatment.
Fortunately, the 13-year MLB veteran won his battle in 1999 and managed to get back on the field of play.
Lowell ended up having a pretty successful career too, having hit for a .279 average with 223 home runs, a 24.8 WAR, 771 runs scored, and an OPS of .805.
On Twitter, Lowell posted an inspiring message, celebrating 24 years of being cancer free and urging those currently battling the illness to remain positive, while also thanking the medical professionals who helped him conquer the disease.
24 years cancer free today! To all those battling this disease stay positive. To all those medical professionals who help in this cause, a big thank you from the bottom of my heart.
—Mike Lowell (@mikelowell25) February 20, 2023
Cancer is a disease that affects the lives of so many around the world.
There have been several players and figures in Major League Baseball who have been through this battle.
Currently, Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is battling Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Trey Mancini battled colon cancer during the 2020 season.
His new Chicago Cubs teammate Jameson Taillon also battled this illness.
Former Boston Red Sox manager and pitching coach John Farrell, who Lowell knows quite well from his time in Boston, dealt with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2015.
It’s been 24 years since Lowell dealt with cancer, but once he recovered, he went on to have a very successful MLB career, winning World Series titles with the Florida Marlins in 2003 and the Red Sox in 2007.
He was also a four-time All-Star, a World Series MVP, a Silver Slugger, and a Gold Glove Award winner.
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