Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg detected with prostate cancer

Hall of Fame 2nd baseman Ryne Sandberg hasactually been detected with metastatic prostate cancer.

The 64-year-old Sandberg stated Monday in a release put out by the Baseball Hall of Fame that he has began treatment.

“I am surrounded by my caring partner Margaret, our exceptionally encouraging household, the finest medical care group, and our dear pals,” Sandberg stated. “We will continue to be favorable, strong, and battle to beat this. Please keep us in your ideas and prayers throughout this tough time for me and my household.”

Sandberg hit .285 with 282 homers, 1,061 RBIs and 344 takes in 16 seasons in the majors. He made his huge league launching with Philadelphia in 1981 and appeared in 13 videogames with the Phillies before he was traded to the Chicago Cubs in January 1982.

Sandberg turned into one of the majors’ finest well-rounded entertainers with the Cubs. He made 10 All-Star groups and won 9 Gold Gloves. He likewise was the NL MVP in 1984.

He was inducted into Cooperstown in 2005.

“Part of what made Ryne a significant skill on the field was his peaceful strength, and we have no doubt he’ll bring the verysame perseverance to his battle,” Hall of Fame chair Jane Forbes Clark stated in a declaration.

“During this hard time, we signupwith Cubs fans in Chicago, and baseball fans allover, in sendingout love and assistance to Ryne and Margaret and the whole Sandberg household.”

Reporting by The Associated Press.