YANKEES LHP ANDY PETTITTE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FOLLOWING 2013 SEASON
The New York Yankees today announced that LHP Andy Pettitte will retire following the 2013 season.
Statement from Andy Pettitte:
"I'm announcing my retirement prior to the conclusion of our season because I want all of our fans to know now—while I'm still wearing this uniform—how grateful I am for their support throughout my career. I want to have the opportunity to tip my cap to them during these remaining days and thank them for making my time here with the Yankees so special."
Pettitte, 41, owns a 255-152 (.627) career record with a 3.86 ERA (3,300.0IP, 1415ER) in 529 appearances (519 starts) over 18 Major League seasons with the Yankees (1995-2003, '07-10 and '12-13) and Houston Astros (2004-06). At 103 games over .500 in his career, is the only active pitcher—and one of just 26 pitchers in Baseball history—to post a record of 100-or-more games over .500. Of the 25 other pitchers to accomplish the feat, 18 have been enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.