Summary
Glenn Otto, a former New York Yankees prospect, retired from professional baseball at 29 due to ongoing shoulder injuries. Otto played for the Texas Rangers from 2021 to 2023 and had signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros but couldn't play due to his injury. He announced his retirement on Instagram, reflecting on his baseball journey and future.
Key Facts
- Glenn Otto announced his retirement from professional baseball via Instagram.
- He was a New York Yankees prospect traded to the Texas Rangers in 2021.
- Otto played for the Rangers from 2021 to 2023, with a 7-13 win-loss record and a 5.62 earned run average (ERA).
- He signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros in 2024 but did not play due to a shoulder injury.
- Otto first encountered the shoulder injury in 2023, which affected his playing time in 2024.
- He spent the 2024 season on the injured list and was in the minor league camp.
- Otto graduated from Rice University and expressed gratitude for his baseball career.
