Two-Time All-Star Zack Britton Retires After 12-Year Career

The former Orioles and Yankees reliever ends his career with a 3.13 ERA and 154 saves, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

Two-time All-Star relief pitcher Zack Britton is retiring after a 12-year career with the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees.
Britton, 35, did not play this past season and finished his career with a 3.13 ERA and 154 saves.
Britton's career was highlighted by a dominant period as the Orioles’ closer, including a record-breaking 2016 season where he posted a 0.54 ERA, the lowest by any pitcher with at least 50 innings pitched in a single season.
Britton cited a desire to spend more time with his family as a reason for his retirement.
Despite injuries in the later part of his career, Britton expressed gratitude for his journey and the opportunity to play for the Yankees, one of the most recognized sports teams in the world.