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Josh Harrison Retires From MLB on 14th Anniversary of Debut

His farewell was a heartfelt expression of gratitude toward family; teammates; coaches; the sport that shaped his life.

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Jul 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Josh Harrison (2) throws to first against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • He announced his retirement on May 31, 2025—exactly 14 years after his major league debut—with a post on his X account.
  • Over 13 seasons, Harrison played for the Pirates, Tigers, Nationals, Athletics, White Sox and Phillies.
  • He compiled a .270 batting average with 73 home runs, 1,080 hits and 91 stolen bases across 1,208 games.
  • A two-time All-Star in 2014 and 2017, he finished ninth in NL MVP voting in 2014 and earned a four-year, $27.3 million Pirates extension.
  • Widely known for his versatility, he appeared at every position except catcher and made six relief pitching appearances.