Ex Yankees Pitcher Retires After 13 Years

admin | February 10, 2024 | Other Clubs | No Comments

Corey Kluber, a former New York Yankees pitcher, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball.

The two-time Cy Young Award winner was one of the top pitchers of the last decade. Kluber had a career 3.44 ERA, 1.129 WHIP, and struck out 1,725 batters in over 1,600 innings. He was a three-time All-Star, two-time American League wins leader, and ERA leader in 2017.

Kluber is a legendary Cleveland Guardians player who will undoubtedly be inducted into their Hall of Fame.

He only lasted one season with the Yankees, making 16 starts and posting an ERA of 3.83.

Kluber issued the following message, praising New York and the other organizations he has played with throughout his career.

The Baseball Hall of Fame might sound far-fetched, but the two Cy Young Awards should enhance his future case. The majority of players who have won two Cy Young Awards now call Cooperstown home.

However, Brett Saberhagen, Johan Santana, and others have not been admitted into the Hall of Fame. Kluber’s prime was among the best in baseball at the time, but his lack of success in the final five years of his career will hurt his chances.

Whether he is inducted into the Hall of Fame or not, he has had an impressive career. Despite only being with the Yankees for one season, he managed to throw a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers.

It was New York’s first no-hitter since July 18, 1999.

Over 13 seasons, Kluber played for the Guardians, Rangers, Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays.