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Former Mets, Red Sox Pitcher, 36, Announces Immediate Retirement

Former Mets, Red Sox Pitcher, 36, Announces Immediate Retirement

Summary

Chris Mazza, a 36-year-old pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for four seasons, announced his retirement from professional baseball on Instagram. He played for the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays during his MLB career.

Key Facts

  • Chris Mazza played in Major League Baseball for four seasons with three different teams.
  • He announced his retirement in an Instagram post.
  • Mazza's MLB career included time with the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays.
  • His career record in MLB was 3 wins, 3 losses, one save, and a 5.35 earned run average (ERA).
  • Mazza was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2011.
  • He also played in minor leagues and independent baseball teams before his MLB debut.
  • Mazza appeared in nine MLB games for the Mets in 2019 and nine for the Red Sox in 2020.
  • His final MLB stint was with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021-2022.

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