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Former Reds, Rays, Padres Outfielder, 34, Announces Sudden Retirement

Former Reds, Rays, Padres Outfielder, 34, Announces Sudden Retirement

Summary

Brian O'Grady, a 34-year-old professional baseball player, announced his retirement after 12 years in the sport. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and several international leagues before ending his career.

Key Facts

  • Brian O'Grady played professional baseball for over 12 years in six countries.
  • He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2014 after playing at Rutgers University.
  • O'Grady played parts of three MLB seasons with the Reds, Rays, and Padres.
  • He appeared in 62 MLB games with a batting average of .184, hitting four home runs.
  • O'Grady also played 658 games in minor leagues and 227 games internationally (Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Dominican Republic).
  • In 2023, he played 22 games with the Hanwha Eagles in South Korea's KBO League.
  • His last team was Union Laguna in the Mexican League, where he played for two seasons.
  • O'Grady retired, citing gratitude for baseball and the life it gave him, including his family.
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