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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
All-Star Utility Man Announces Sudden Retirement From MLB
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Josh Harrison, a two-time All-Star utility man who played for six teams across his 13-year Major League Baseball career, has officially announced his retirement. "Fourteen years ago to this day I made my major league debut, and today I officially announce my retirement from Major League Baseball," Harrison's retirement announcement began in a post on his social media. "Without God, none of this would have been attainable. I am truly blessed!" More news: Dodgers Pitcher to Undergo Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery This ride was nothing short of amazing! God is good! 🙌🏾 — Josh Harrison (@jhay_da_man) May 31, 2025 Harrison was initially drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the sixth round of the 2008 draft. A year later, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he'd spend a majority of his career. Harrison debuted with the Pirates in 2011, and ended up appearing in 842 regular season games with Pittsburgh through 2018. He was an All-Star in 2014 and 2017, the former of which was the best year of his career. That season, Harrison slashed .315/.347/.490 with 13 home runs, 52 runs batted in, 38 doubles, seven triples, 18 stolen bases and an OPS of .837. After the 2018 season, Harrison began bouncing around the league, making stints with the Detroit Tigers, Washington Nationals, then-Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. He was also a part of the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds organizations, but didn't reach the MLB level with them. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 24: Josh Harrison #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 24: Josh Harrison #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."Thank you to the Pirates, Tigers, Nationals, Athletics, White Sox, and the Phillies for all letting me represent your cities," Harrison wrote in his post. "I wore each and every one of those jerseys with pride. Each place holds a special place in my heart for different reasons. I'll be sure to take a piece of each city with me everywhere I go." Harrison played in a total of 1,208 games, hitting .270 with 73 home runs, 388 RBIs and an OPS of .712. He played all over the field, making appearances at every single spot on the field except catcher — and that includes pitcher, where he made six appearances. He had tons of "thank you's" in his announcement, but concluded with one for the fans and one for the game of baseball. "To all the fans, thank you for rocking with me everywhere I went. The joy, passion, and pride you watched me play with was all pure. The energy you all brought each day and night made it easy to go play the game I love. I hope you were able to witness and feel that every time l stepped on the field. "Finally, to the game of baseball, thank you for helping shape me, humble me, and give me a platform to grow, not just as a player, but a man. I'm blessed to have been a 2X All-Star and to play for as long as I did, but I never sought to prove people wrong, only to prove myself right in my beliefs. With that being said, future players don't let other people's expectations of you limit you from reaching your full potential. Put in the work and go get what you deserve." More news: Padres Urged to Acquire $49.5 Million Gold Glover to Fill Biggest Hole in Blockbuster Trade For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Recent Phillies Vet & Ex-Pirates All-Star Retires From MLB After 13 Seasons
Recent Phillies Vet & Ex-Pirates All-Star Retires From MLB After 13 Seasons originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A recent member of the Philadelphia Phillies and long-time Pittsburgh Pirates role player announced his MLB retirement on May 31. Advertisement Josh Harrison, who will be 38 years old in July, was a two-time All-Star with the Pirates who played 13 seasons of major league ball. His final regular-season appearance came with the Phillies in 2023. Former MLB utilityman Josh Harrison with the Philadelphia Phillies in Ross-Imagn Images "This ride was nothing short of amazing! God is good! 🙌🏾" Harrison posted on X on Saturday, May 31. He attached four graphics, which included a long retirement message within them. "THANK YOU, GOD!!!" The letter to followers began. "As I reflect on 5/31/2025, THANK YOU GOD is what pops in my head." "14 years ago to this day I made my major league debut," Harrison continued, "and today I officially announce my retirement from Major League Baseball. Without God, none of this would have been attainable. I am truly blessed!" Advertisement Harrison's post went on, thanking parents, family members, and his wife, Brittney. The journeyman utilityman also thanked each organization he played with for "letting me represent your cities." "Each place holds a special place in my heart for different reasons," Harrison noted, adding that he wore each jersey "with pride." The thank you messages didn't end there, including coaches, teammates, agents, and of course, the fans. He appreciated each fan base's "energy" most of all. Harrison began his career as a draft pick of the Chicago Cubs, but he made his major league debut with the Pirates in 2011 and stayed with the organization until the 2019 season, which he spent as a member of the Detroit Tigers. Advertisement From there, Harrison bounced around, appearing in games with the Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox and Phillies. He finished with 1,080 hits (73 home runs, 32 triples), 388 RBIs, 91 steals and 500 runs scored, along with a career .270 batting average and +16.4 WAR. The Phillies' official X account responded to Harrison's retirement post, writing: "Congratulations, J-Hay! ❤️" Related: Former Phillies All-Star Is Turning Heads in Minors Amid RP Need Related: Andrew McCutchen's Behavior Toward Umpire in Pirates-Padres Turns Heads This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
2-time All-Star Josh Harrison retires
May 31 - Two-time All-Star Josh Harrison announced his retirement on Saturday, the 14th anniversary of his major league debut. Harrison, 37, hasn't played in the majors since July 30, 2023. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011-18), Detroit Tigers (2019), Washington Nationals (2020-21), Oakland Athletics (2021), Chicago White Sox (2022) and Philadelphia Phillies (2023). Harrison, an All-Star in 2014 and 2017, retires with a career average of .270 with 73 home runs and 388 RBIs in 1,208 games. An infielder and outfielder, he also appeared in four playoff games with the Pirates. --Field Level Media
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS MLB All-Star Josh Harrison announces his retirement at 37
Former Pittsburgh Pirates star Josh Harrison has called time on his career - 14 years to the day since his Major League debut. The 37-year-old was a two-time All-Star who also spent time with the Tigers, Nationals, Athletics, White Sox and Phillies. 'Thank you for helping shape me, humble me, and give me a platform to grow, not just as a player, but as a man,' he said in an announcement on social media. 'I'm blessed to have been a 2x All-Star and to play for as long as I did, but I never sought to prove people wrong, only to prove myself right in my beliefs. 'With that being said, future players don't get other people's expectations of you limit you from reaching your full potential. Put in the work and go get what you deserve.'
