Red Sox All-Star, World Series Champion Retires at 36
Summary
Matt Barnes, a baseball pitcher who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, announced his retirement at age 36. He won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018, was an All-Star in 2021, and finished his career with the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals.Key Facts
- Matt Barnes retired from MLB after 11 seasons (2014-2024).
- He was a first-round draft pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2011.
- Barnes won the World Series with the Red Sox in 2018.
- He was selected to the All-Star team in 2021.
- Barnes is third all-time in games pitched for the Boston Red Sox.
- He played as a relief pitcher, including serving as the team's closer in 2021.
- In his final MLB season, he played for the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins.
- Barnes expressed gratitude for living out his dream and impacting young baseball players.
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