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Ross Stripling Retires After Nine-Year MLB Career

The 35-year-old pitcher, known for his All-Star season with the Dodgers and versatility on the mound, steps away from baseball following his release by the Royals.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Ross Stripling #36 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the top of the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum on September 8, 2024 in Oakland California.
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Aug 6, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Ross Stripling (36) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Ross Stripling announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on May 5, 2025, at the age of 35.
  • Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012, Stripling debuted in 2016 and earned an All-Star nod in 2018.
  • Across nine seasons, he compiled a 40-54 record, a 4.17 ERA, and 846.1 innings pitched in 248 appearances.
  • His career included stints with the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Giants, Athletics, and a brief offseason deal with the Royals in 2025.
  • Stripling expressed gratitude for his career experiences and looks forward to beginning a new chapter with his family.