Alex Wood, the former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star pitcher, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball via Instagram. Wood expressed immense gratitude for his career, which spanned 12 years, included participation in 7 postseason games, a World Series win, and an All-Star selection. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and debuted in 2013. Wood's notable achievements included a 16-3 record and a 2.72 ERA in 2017. He returned to the Dodgers in 2020, contributing to their World Series title. His love for baseball and its impact on his life was a significant part of his announcement.
Today, with immense gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from Major League Baseball. For over half my life, every decision I've made has centered around how it would impact my baseball career.
Baseball was my first love. Outside of God and my family, nothing else has shaped me the way this game has. Even writing this, I can't help but smile thinking about how much I still love the game after all this time.
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