David West, ’93 Phillies reliever, passes away

David West, who pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1993 to 1996, passed away at the age of 57 after battling brain cancer. His former teammate Ruben Amaro Jr. announced the news on Twitter:

West played a pivotal role on the beloved 1993 Phillies team that advanced to the World Series. In 76 appearances, the left hander pitched to a 2.92 ERA with a 6-4 record and three saves in the regular season that year. West pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning against the heart of the Atlanta Braves lineup in a series-clinching victory in Game 6 of the 1993 NLCS.

He was diagnosed with brain cancer in May 2021. The list of former Phillies who tragically passed away from brain cancer is long and includes…