Former Toronto Blue Jays all star pitcher has decided to officially retire
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After nine seasons in Major League Baseball, former Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling has decided to retire from the game.
He made his announcement on the X platform stating to the world that he enjoyed his career in baseball and that he had tremendous pride and gratitude towards his memories and experiences.
Stripling played for the Blue Jays for two seasons
«After 13 seasons and full of tremendous pride and gratitude, it's time to hang up the cleats. I never could have imagined the experiences and memories I'd be a part of,» former Blue Jays pitcher Ross Stripling wrote in a post on X. «They exceeded every hope that my younger self could have dreamt for my baseball career. It never could have been possible without my family and friends.» Ross Stripling
A starting pitcher throughout much of his time in Toronto, Stripling had a 15-13 record with an ERA of 3.94, 218 strikeouts, and two saves in 61 appearances for the Blue Jays in his career, playing for the team from 2020 to 2022. - Adam Laskaris
He also spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics throughout his nine years in the major leagues.
«I had so much love and support along the way, and I'm thankful to everyone that was a part of it in any form or fashion,» Stripling added. «All of you helped me be the best baseball player I could be. This has been an unbelievable honour, and I feel incredibly lucky to be so fulfilled and content with leaving the game behind. Now, I'm excited to be home and begin the next chapter of life with my amazing family.» Ross Stripling
Blue Jays receive more disappointing news regarding Max Scherzer
Besides stripling's announcement, the Toronto Blue Jays also received more disappointing news regarding this years starting rotation as injured Max Scherzer has been placed on the 60 day IL as he continues to battle with thumb inflammation in his right hand.
The Blue Jays had high hopes when they signed him that he would be the veteran presence that the team would lean on along with the other veteran starters
including Chris BassItt and Kevin Gausman.
including Chris BassItt and Kevin Gausman.
Since his departure for treatment, the loss of Scherzer has been felt through the organization as it has put considerable strain on the relief pitching and saw their starting rotation buckle over the past few weeks.
Blue Jays General manager Ross Atkins decided to add some depth by signing Spencer Turnbull and Jose Urena as a way to stabilize the rotation and potentially move the needle.
The Blue Jays are set to play against the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game set on the road on May 6th.
Source: Daily Hive
Ex-Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher retires after nine MLB seasons
Ex-Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher retires after nine MLB seasons
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