Dodgers pitcher Daniel Hudson, who has been playing in the major leagues for 15 years, announced his retirement right after the Los Angeles team won the World Series against the New York Yankees. Hudson, who is 37 years old, did not play in the final game but had warmed up. If he had pitched, he would have made history as the first pitcher to close out two World Series for two different teams. He previously ended the Washington Nationals’ 2019 World Series against the Houston Astros.
During his career, Hudson played for various teams including the Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, Nationals, Tampa Bay Rays, and San Diego Padres. He has a career ERA of 3.74 and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.95 in 547 games. He also won a Silver Slugger Award and contributed an estimated 7.7 Wins Above Replacement over his career.
Hudson expressed that winning the World Series was his main goal before retirement. Despite not playing in the final game, he is satisfied with ending his career on a high note. This retirement marks the end of an era for the veteran player who has left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who supported him throughout his career.
