Edwin Jackson Announces His Retirement

Edwin Jackson Announces His Retirement

I have a little bit of a secret. I used to nerd out over Edwin Jackson as a kid so it’s a sad day to see him announce his retirement today. It’s the little things… okay?

Jackson took to Instagram today to announce that he officially hanging up the cleats:

VIA Instagram:

“19 years ago today I was blessed with an opportunity to tie up my laces and step on the field to make my debut with Los Angeles Dodgers…today I am happily hanging up my cleats and closing a 22 year Basbeall career. I’m super grateful to have had 14 different organizations allow me the opportunity to represent them. I was once told by a mentor that you are only as strong as the team you have around you, and I have an amazing team. I want to start by thanking my wife. She’s been by my side through the ups and downs of this journey. I love you E! I want to thank my parents for always believing in me and always making ANY sacrifices that had to be made in order for me to be able to get out on the field and play. My sisters have always been in my corner no matter what and their love and support has never changed! Love all of yall! Thanks to my kids for being my biggest cheer squad. To my in-laws, friends, and other family members, all of y’all have been nothing short of amazing for all of the motivation throughout all of these years. I want to thank all of my coaches, trainers, and doctors, on the field and off, for all of the hours of hard work put in to help me have an amazing career. This game has taught me many life lessons and allowed me to evolve into the person I am today! I will forever have memories that will live within me from the game that I loved and dedicated my life to. Thank you baseball for an amazing life experience that I will never forget!!”

Jackson, 39, has not pitched at the MLB level since 2019. Jackson pitched in 17 MLB seasons for 14 different teams which set the record for the most jerseys ever worn by a single player. A feat that must not ever be forgotten.

Jackson was also part of several important trades. One of which helped the Tigers acquire Max Scherzer from the Diamondbacks. An important trade that had several ripple effects on the sport.

We don’t have to get too much further into it. The MLB Trade Rumors guys essentially have his entire Wikipedia page if you want to learn more about the weird career of Edwin Jackson.