BTN.com staff, August 4, 2015
— Ohio State Baseball (@OhioStateBASE) August 5, 2015
Ohio State pitcher Zach Farmer has died after his battle with leukemia, the school announced Tuesday. Farmer, 21, passed away Tuesday at The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University.
Farmer, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia as a freshman on April 28, 2014, went into remission on June 6, 2014. He announced July 15 that the disease returned.
?Today is a sad day but also a day of peace for Zach and his family,? Ohio State coach Greg Beals said. ?We will dearly miss our fellow Buckeye, teammate and friend Zach Farmer. I feel blessed to have had Zach in our program and the opportunity to coach him. Although his time here was cut short, his legacy as a Buckeye will be long lasting. I am proud of the fight he fought - we learned so much from him. Zach?s courage to fight, positive attitude and love for his supporters and teammates defines what it means to be a Buckeye.?
Farmer was 6-4 with a 3.28 ERA in 10 career appearances, including nine starts with 34 strikeouts in 49.1 innings.
The team held a memorial open house in memory of Farmer Tuesday tonight at Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium.
Read full OhioStateBuckeyes.com release.
Here's some Twitter reaction from the Ohio State baseball family:
Lost a brother today. I will never forget how Zach Farmer inspired me and so many others with his battle. Rest easy Farm Boy #ZF11
— Pat Porter (@Pat_Porter3) August 4, 2015
Was privileged to know the person behind the pitcher. Gone too soon but his inspiration & love will live on.God bless the Farmer family #RIP
— Nick Sergakis (@SurgieeBaby) August 4, 2015
Heaven gained a great friend and person today. You were loved by so many and you will be missed by so many. Rest easy, Zach #ZF11
— Jacob Bosiokovic (@bocaJ_) August 4, 2015
The passing of my teammate Zach Farmer is upsetting and devastating. This season is for you Zach. We will all miss you. #forfarmer
— L Grant Davis (@lgdavis50) August 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/tr0ykuhn/status/628573601596370944Worst news I have gotten in a long while
— Seth Kinker (@sjkink_37) August 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/poastytoasty/status/628598057987276801Absolutely no doubt the big man upstairs will enjoy the company of the goofy lefty that joined him this morning. RIP @zfarm34. Love you bud.
— Shea Murray (@Shadmu4) August 4, 2015
Heaven has a new ace of their staff. Rest easy Zach you will be missed greatly, you were an inspiration to us all in your life. Love you bud
— Mr. Thiccums (@Zach_Ratcliff32) August 4, 2015
The football team chimed in, too:
Rest in Peace Zach Farmer young king! Watch over all #Buckeyes as we begin are journey for a Repeat!! #GoBucks
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) August 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/DLeeMG8/status/628570921461284864It's @Pelotonia week & we just lost a #CancerWarrior, #Buckeye & great kid. Proud to have met you Zach Farmer. We will beat this 4 U. #RIP
— Matt Finkes (@MattFinkes) August 4, 2015
Sad to hear about Zach Farmer
— Joel Hale (@WHAT_da_HALE51) August 4, 2015
As did others:
https://twitter.com/Dstad17/status/628581855432802304My condolences to Zach Farmer's family. Unfortunately Heaven has the best battery this morning @zfarm34 and @brock_dalen #RIP
— Jeff Boals (@JeffBoals) August 4, 2015
