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Darrell Akerfelds a former Phillies relief pitcher and current San Diego Padres coach, passed away on June 24 after a 16 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
He passed away at the far too young age of 50, having just passed his 50th birthday 12 days earlier.
He was 9-10 in a MLB career that spanned six seasons. 1986-1991 and was a Phillie for HIS FINAL TWO YEARS IN THE MAJORS (1990-1991).
In 1990 HE HAD HIS BEST YEAR in the majors going 5-2 with the Phils.
He had coached in the Padres organization for the last 12 years.
He passed away at the far too young age of 50, having just passed his 50th birthday 12 days earlier.
He was 9-10 in a MLB career that spanned six seasons. 1986-1991 and was a Phillie for HIS FINAL TWO YEARS IN THE MAJORS (1990-1991).
In 1990 HE HAD HIS BEST YEAR in the majors going 5-2 with the Phils.
He had coached in the Padres organization for the last 12 years.