Todd Wellemeyer has announced his retirement from baseball effective immediately, reports MLB.com's Carrie Muskat (on Twitter). He had signed a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Cubs this past winter.
Wellemeyer, 32, had been slowed by a hip injury this spring, though he made his first start with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate earlier this week (eight hit and four runs in 3 2/3 innings). He pitched for the Giants last season, but was released after posting a 5.68 ERA in 58 2/3 innings. Wellemeyer was originally drafted by the Cubs back in 2000, and retires with a 4.83 career ERA in parts of eight seasons with five teams. Baseball-Reference.com lists his career earnings at $7.67MM.
GL in retirement Todd. Thanks for the good Strat card you had a few years ago. Helped me towards my only title.
Good riddance Todd!
I can’t believe you got a ring!!!
gee your real nice.
Todd? is that you?
Stay classy.
You mean like Dodger fans?
Generalizing an entire fanbase- furthur proof of your tact and class. Good work.
HAHA sensitive much??
Sometimes. How about you? Ever given it a try? You might like it.
He did beat Halladay in San Francisco in the regular season when I thought they were doomed. Plus in a season where every win counted he did help us in the bigger picture even if it was a drop of paint on the championship canvas.
he was crud
He certainly didn’t pitch “Well”
Hey-Yo!
JUSTIN VERLANDER JUST THREW A NO HITTER!!!!!!!!!
What, no career retrospectives?
well, you kinda need to do stuff to reflect on on it.
didn’t know he was still in the league