Ross Stripling Announces Retirement After Nine MLB Seasons

LOS ANGELES, CA – Right-handed pitcher Ross Stripling announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday after nine seasons. The 35-year-old made the announcement on his X account, sharing his gratitude for the journey.

Stripling’s career included stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland Athletics. “After 13 seasons and full of tremendous pride and gratitude, it’s time to hang up the cleats,” Stripling wrote. “I never could have imagined the experiences and memories I’d be a part of. They exceeded every hope that my younger self could have dreamt for my baseball career.”

Drafted by the Dodgers in 2012, Stripling made his MLB debut on April 8, 2016, after overcoming Tommy John surgery. He pitched over 400 innings with a 3.68 ERA during his time with the Dodgers, earning an All-Star selection in 2018.

Throughout his career, he recorded a total of 40 wins and 54 losses, with a 4.17 ERA in 248 appearances. He also contributed to the Dodgers’ playoff runs, participating in the World Series during 2016, 2017, and 2019, and received a World Series ring in 2020, despite being traded mid-season.

After time with the Blue Jays and Giants, Stripling played with the Athletics last season, finishing with a 6.01 ERA. He requested his release from the Kansas City Royals during spring training after learning he would not make the Opening Day roster this year.

“I feel incredibly lucky to be fulfilled and content with leaving the game behind,” Stripling stated. “Now, I’m excited to be home and begin the next chapter of life with my amazing family.”