Lance Khan, a rising star in Pakistani baseball, died tragic at 9pm after a car accident in Houston.
Khan, who made his mark, representing Pakistan in the Lincoln Cup in 2023, was seen as one of the most exciting views in the country’s baseball scene.
A product of Lamar Little League, he later played Collegiatbaseball at the University of St. Thomas (Ust) in Houston, where his talent and positive attitude quickly made him a prominent player.
The Official Ust Baseball -Social Media Account pays tribute to the young athlete and wrote, “You will be with us forever, 4.
You will be with us forever 4. Your contagious attitude and love of your teammates is something that cannot be taught. Your voice repeats itself in dugout for eternity. We love you lance. Rest lightly. pic.twitter.com/cofcdoqfpv
– UST BASEBALL (@USTCELTSBSB) June 16, 2025
Fakhar Shah, President of Pakistan Baseball Federation, shared his grief and said, “He was one of the brightest talents we had. His performance on the international scene brought new energy and optimism to the sport in Pakistan.”
Khan’s journey was a resilience. After overcome a recent battle with cancer, he returned to the field with renewed passion and inspired those around him with his determination.
A Gofundme page has been created to help the Khan family with funeral and memorials. The accident also left one of Khan’s close friends who were injured, though they are expected to recover.
Go Fund Me: Pakistan National Team of Lance Khan gone too soon.
Lance Khan’s family faces an unimaginable loss. They need help covering funeral costs for a beloved son and brother. Please consider donating or sharing this to support them in this difficult time … pic.twitter.com/in5 pm3ouyy
– Pakistan Federation Baseball 🇵 minutes (@Pakbaseball) June 16, 2025
Tribute from teammates, coaches and friends across both Pakistan and the United States has been poured in and celebrated the young athlete’s heritage and the influence he gained from the field.
