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Alex Wood Announces Retirement After 12-Season MLB Career

Wood announced his decision on Instagram, describing baseball as his first love after faith, family

Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers visits pitcher Alex Wood #57 during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on September 3, 2018 in Los Angeles.
May 12, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Alex Wood (57) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Wood ends his career with a 77–68 record and a 3.78 ERA across 278 appearances, including 211 starts
  • He earned an All-Star selection in 2017 and won a World Series title with the Dodgers in 2020
  • Over 12 seasons, he pitched for five franchises: Braves, Dodgers, Reds, Giants and Athletics
  • His final big league action came in 2024 with Oakland, where he posted a 1–3 record and 5.26 ERA in nine starts
  • In his announcement, he reflected that every decision for over half his life centered on his lifelong pursuit of baseball