Josh Harrison Hangs Up His Gloves After a Distinguished Baseball Career
The two-time All-Star, Josh Harrison, announced his retirement from baseball on Saturday, coinciding with the 14th anniversary of his Major League debut.Harrison, 37, last played in the majors on July 30, 2023.
Throughout his career, Harrison defended the colors of several teams:
- Pittsburgh Pirates (2011-18)
- Detroit Tigers (2019)
- Washington Nationals (2020-21)
- Oakland Athletics (2021)
- Chicago White Sox (2022)
- Philadelphia Phillies (2023)
Through a social media post, Harrison expressed his gratitude to the six teams he represented.
Thanks to the Pirates, Tigers, Nationals, Athletics, White Sox, and Phillies for allowing me to represent their cities. I wore each of those uniforms with pride. Each place holds a special place in my heart for different reasons. I will make sure to take a piece of each city with me wherever I go.
Josh Harrison
In his final words, Harrison thanked baseball for its influence:
Finally, to the game of baseball, for helping to shape me, to humble me, and give me a platform to grow, not only as a player, but as a man. I feel blessed to have been a two-time All-Star and to play as long as I did, but I never sought to prove people wrong, only to prove that I was right in my beliefs. That said, future players, do not let other people’s expectations limit you from reaching your full potential. Put in the work and get what you deserve.
Josh Harrison
