Summary
Rich Hill, a longtime Major League Baseball player, has decided not to return for another season. Instead of officially calling it retirement, Hill is exploring other opportunities within baseball to stay involved in the sport. Hill played for 14 different MLB teams and contributed significantly to the Dodgers' World Series runs in 2017 and 2018.
Key Facts
- Rich Hill has played in Major League Baseball for 21 seasons.
- He announced on a podcast that he does not plan to play in the next season.
- Hill has expressed interest in staying connected to baseball in some capacity.
- He played for 14 MLB teams, sharing this record with Edwin Jackson.
- Hill played a key role when the Dodgers reached the World Series in 2017 and 2018.
- He signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Dodgers, his biggest deal.
- Before his MLB comeback, Hill played for the Long Island Ducks in an independent league.
- Hill's last MLB team, the Royals, designated him for assignment in July after five starts.
