Ryan Scanlon of Gurnee, Illinois, is being remembered following reports of his death. Publicly available sports records identify Scanlon as a Gurnee native and a former Warren Township High School student who went on to play college baseball at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. His reported passing has brought sadness to those who knew him and followed his athletic journey.
Scanlon’s baseball career was an important part of his young life. He played as a left-handed pitcher for the Carthage Firebirds and competed for the program from 2023 through 2025. During his collegiate career, he appeared in 34 games, including 26 starts, recording 13 wins and 175 strikeouts over 155.2 innings.
His final collegiate season was particularly memorable. In 2025, Scanlon went 7–1 with a 3.18 earned-run average across 13 appearances and 65 innings. He recorded 73 strikeouts during the season and was named to the D3baseball.com All-Region second team, recognition that reflected his contribution on the mound for Carthage.
Beyond the statistics and achievements, Ryan’s passing represents a deeply personal loss for the people who knew him away from the baseball field. Family, friends, former classmates and teammates will remember the person behind the uniform, along with the conversations, friendships and everyday experiences that made him part of their lives. Those memories can become a source of comfort during an especially difficult time.
As the Gurnee community and those connected to Carthage baseball remember Ryan Scanlon, his athletic accomplishments will remain part of the story he leaves behind. More importantly, his memory will live on through the people who shared meaningful moments with him. While details surrounding his reported death have not been established in the sources reviewed, Ryan’s life and the memories he created with others remain worthy of remembrance and respect.
