Former Mets Infielder, Outfielder Announces Immediate Retirement
Summary
Travis Blankenhorn, a former Major League Baseball player, announced his retirement after 11 seasons. He played for teams like the Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, and Washington Nationals, appearing in 49 MLB games. Blankenhorn shared his retirement news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his baseball journey.Key Facts
- Travis Blankenhorn announced his retirement from professional baseball on Instagram.
- He played in MLB for parts of 11 seasons from 2020 to 2025.
- Blankenhorn was a third-round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins in 2015.
- He played for the Twins, Mets, and Nationals in the MLB, totaling 49 games.
- His career batting average in MLB was .154, with two home runs and ten RBIs.
- Blankenhorn ended his career with the Los Angeles Angels' Double-A team in 2025.
- He is from Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
- A memorable moment was his first MLB home run for the Mets on July 18, 2021, which helped his team win against the Pirates.
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