Former Twins Top-100 Prospect, 32, Announces Abrupt Retirement
Summary
Stephen Gonsalves, a former top baseball prospect, has retired from professional baseball after an 11-year career. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Mexican League, finishing with 1,001 strikeouts.Key Facts
- Stephen Gonsalves is 32 years old and a left-handed pitcher.
- He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2013 during the fourth round.
- Gonsalves was once ranked among the top 100 baseball prospects.
- He made his MLB debut in 2018 with the Twins, appearing in seven games.
- Struggles with control and walking batters affected his MLB career.
- He also played for the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers (minor leagues), and Colorado Rockies' Triple-A team.
- His last professional games were in the Mexican League in 2024.
- Gonsalves ended his career with over 1,000 strikeouts, a notable milestone for pitchers.
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