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Roy Halladay Announces Retirement from Baseball

Last Updated: December 29, 2013

The best pitcher in baseball announced his retirement on 9 December. This was probably the worst news for baseball lovers. Former Toronto ace pitcher Roy halladay signed a one day free agent contract with the team so he can retire a blue jay. He was Toronto’s first round selection in the 1995 major league draft and pitched 12 seasons with the club. Over that time the righty went 170-75 with a 2.97 ERA, made seven all-star teams, and won two CY young awards. He is known for his incredible work ethic and impeccable control. He is a rare pitcher who could have succeeded in his late 30s when he threw 233 2/3 innings with a 2.35 ERA for the Phillies in his age-34 season in 2011.

Now matter how amazing he plays on the field, he is after all a human being. Age catches up to him and soon he retires. His career ends due to his shoulder injury that led to drops in his velocity and effectiveness. He had a surgery this past May to repair a partially torn rotator cuff, frayed labrum and bone spur in his right shoulder, but he appeared no healthier than after his return in late-august.

“It was tough” said Halladay said at his press conference of the past two seasons. “To be able to go out there and know that it’s probably not going to feel very good and I’m probably not going to be able to do things the way I want to is very frustrating”. Halladay will be remembered for his four seasons run as the best pitcher in baseball from 2008-2011.

 

 

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