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ESPN announcer Victor Rojas announces prostate cancer diagnosis

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

ESPN announcer Victor Rojas announces prostate cancer diagnosis

Summary

ESPN announcer and current Hastings College head baseball coach Victor Rojas revealed this week that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 58-year-old broadcaster identified the illness roughly one week ago following a routine PSA screening, which allowed for an early diagnosis. Rojas, who spent 11 seasons as the television voice of the Los Angeles Angels, most recently called ESPN’s Little League World Series coverage last month. He plans to undergo surgery in the near future to remove his prostate entirely. Following the procedure, he intends to complete a recovery period to return to his coaching duties ahead of the upcoming season. The son of former MLB All-Star Cookie Rojas, Victor transitioned into coaching in 1993 after pitching in the Angels organization.

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Key Details

•Victor Rojas was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a routine PSA screening.
•The 58-year-old plans to undergo surgery to remove the prostate soon.
•Rojas currently serves as the head baseball coach at Hastings College.
•He recently called the Little League World Series for ESPN last month.

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Victor Rojas has been a fixture in baseball for decades, as both an announcer and now a head coach. But the 58-year-old revealed this week that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer roughly a week prior. He attributed the diagnosis to routine checkups and a PSA screening that identified the cancer at an early…
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