MLB Prospect Mike Nolan Fighting For His Life After Shooting

YONKERS, N.Y. -- Oakland Athletics' prospect Mike Nolan is fighting for his life after being shot during an altercation in the parking lot of a Yonkers fast food restaurant early Friday morning.

Yonkers native and Oakland A's pitching prospect Mike Nolan fights for his life after being shot twice Sept. 18 in the parking lot of a Yonkers Burger King.
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Chris Wuensch

09/18/2015 7:30 p.m.

Nolan, 23, is listed in extremely critical condition at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx after being shot twice around 12:30 a.m. while sitting in a Mercedes in the Burger King parking lot near the Cross County Shopping Center.

Police believe the shooting was related to drag racing that occurred in the area, according to WABC-TV.

Nolan is a 6-foot-7 left-handed pitcher and Saunders High School alum who was drafted by Oakland in the 18th round of the 2014 draft.

Read the full WABC story here.

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