Former All-Star pitcher David Robertson, “grateful for baseball,” retires at age 40, after 17 seasons in the Major Leagues
David Robertsonwho recorded 179 saves throughout a 17 year career in the Big Leaguesplaying for eight teams, announced his retirement on Friday.
“Baseball has given me more than I ever dreamed of over the past 19 seasons,” Robertson posted on social media. “…Saying goodbye is not easy, but I do so with deep gratitude for every opportunity, challenge and memory. I will always be grateful to baseball and everyone who made this journey extraordinary.”
Robertson, with a 68-46 record and a 2.93 ERA, was selected to the All-Star Game in 2011 while playing for the New York Yankees. He made at least 34 saves between 2014 and 2016, playing for the Yankees and the Chicago White Sox.
The right-hander was part of 10 teams that made the playoffs, including the 2009 Yankees who won the World Series.
Robertson, 40, played for the Philadelphia Phillies last season, appearing in 20 games with two saves.
