Stephen Strasburg, a World Collection champion pitcher for the Washington Nationals whose previous couple of seasons in baseball had been marred by accidents, introduced his retirement on Sunday.
MLB formally listed Strasburg’s retirement on Saturday.
“As a young kid, all I dreamt about was winning a World Series. Thanks to the many coaches, teammates and medical staff, my boyhood dream came true in 2019,” Strasburg mentioned. “Despite this being a personal goal of mine. I’ve come to realize how truly important and special that moment was for so many fans in the DMW. Your unwavering support through the ups and downs will always mean the world to me.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during Game 6 of the World Series against the Astros on Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
“I’d additionally prefer to thank the late Ted Lerner and household for giving me the possibility to put on the curly ‘W’ all these years. Though I’ll at all times want there have been extra video games to be pitched. I discover consolation realizing I left all of it on the market for the one staff I’ve identified. My household and I are really lucky and blessed to have skilled this baseball journey within the Nation’s Capitol.”
The Nationals selected Strasburg No. 1 overall out of San Diego State. He burst onto the scene in 2010, striking out 92 batters in 12 games and posting a 2.91 ERA. But he missed most of 2011 recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent at the end of 2010.
He helped the Nationals to a World Series title in 2019. He struck out 14 Houston Astros batters and recorded a 2.51 ERA in two starts. He was named World Series MVP.
Starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg acknowledges the fans as he comes off the field during the Philadelphia Phillies game at Nationals Park, Aug. 11, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
In 2020, Strasburg made two starts in the shortened season but suffered from nerve issues in his hand. Injuries again kept him off the mound for a majority of the end of his career.
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He finished with 1,723 strikeouts and a 3.24 career ERA. He was a three-time All-Star.
“On behalf of the Lerner-Cohen-Tanenbaum household, I’d prefer to thank Stephen for all he’s performed for the Washington Nationals,” Nationals principal owner Mark D. Lerner said. “It was a privilege to observe him develop as a participant and an individual all through his illustrious profession.
“He gave us so many memories that will live in our hearts forever. No one can dispute the indelible impact he had on our organization. He put us on the map as World Champions and changed the face of our franchise. Thank you, Stephen – for everything – and congratulations on a tremendous career.”
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws stay batting apply throughout spring coaching, March 15, 2022, in West Palm Seaside, Florida. (AP Photograph/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Mike Rizzo, the staff’s GM and president of baseball operations, added: “I’d prefer to congratulate Stephen on an unbelievable profession. From his Main League debut in 2010 by means of main us to a title because the World Collection MVP in 2019, the influence he’s had on our ball membership is plain.
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“He’ll go down as top-of-the-line gamers in Washington Nationals historical past, and it was my honor to be a part of that journey. We’re grateful for all he’s performed for our group and want him and his household the very best.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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