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"Bartolo Colón: Mets Celebrate Legendary Pitcher's Official Retirement"
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"Bartolo Colón: Mets Celebrate Legendary Pitcher's Official Retirement"

Bartolo Colón, the former MLB pitcher, announced his retirement after 21 seasons, with the New York Mets honoring him during a pregame ceremony. Colón, known for his memorable home run and impressive career, finished with a record of 247-188, a 4.12 ERA, and 2,535 strikeouts. He played for 11 different teams but is often remembered for his batting feat. Colón's retirement was celebrated by the Mets, with former manager Terry Collins presenting him with his framed jersey.

Bartolo Colon Retires from Baseball at Age 50 with Mets
sports2 years ago

Bartolo Colon Retires from Baseball at Age 50 with Mets

Bartolo Colón, who retired from baseball almost a year ago, will be honored at a retirement ceremony at Citi Field before an August 26 game between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels. Colón played for 11 MLB teams over his 21-year career, making four All-Star appearances and winning the 2005 Cy Young award. He is perhaps best known for hitting his first and only career home run in 2016 while playing for the Mets.

Bartolo Colon Announces Retirement from Baseball at Age 50
sports2 years ago

Bartolo Colon Announces Retirement from Baseball at Age 50

Despite earlier reports that he was retiring, 50-year-old pitcher Bartolo Colon is not retiring from baseball, according to his agents at Wasserman. Colon, nicknamed "Big Sexy," last pitched in the majors in 2018 but played in the independent Mexican League in 2021. He had a career spanning more than 20 seasons, pitching 3,461 2/3 innings across 565 appearances with an above-average 4.12 ERA and 2,535 strikeouts.