Joey Gallo Announces Career Shift to Pitching After White Sox Release

The former All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner aims to reinvent himself as a pitcher following struggles at the plate and a disappointing spring training performance.

Joey Gallo, a two-time MLB All-Star, was released by the Chicago White Sox after hitting .100 with 11 strikeouts in 20 spring training at-bats.
The 31-year-old announced on social media that he will transition to pitching, marking a significant shift in his baseball career.
Gallo, known for his powerful arm in the outfield, last pitched competitively in high school, where he was also a highly regarded pitching prospect.
He has struggled offensively in recent years, with a career batting average of .194 and declining performance since his 2019 season with the Texas Rangers.
The move follows similar position changes by players like Anthony Gose, though such transitions are rare and challenging at the professional level.