Pitcher Andrew Heaney announced his retirement after spending 12 seasons in Major League Baseball. In a social media post, he expressed his desire to shift his focus toward being a husband, father, and active community member, stating that while he’s stepping away from baseball, he hopes to give back more than he received.
The 34-year-old left-handed pitcher started 208 games and made 22 relief appearances during his career with several teams, including Miami (2014), the Los Angeles Angels (2015-21), New York Yankees (2021), Los Angeles (2022, 2025), and Texas (2023-24). Over his career, he compiled a 56-72 win-loss record with a 4.57 ERA. Earlier this year, he signed a one-year, $5.25 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 2025 season.
This season, Heaney started 23 games and pitched in relief four times, finishing with a 5-10 record and a 5.52 ERA. After being released by the Pirates on August 29, he signed with the three days later and pitched in one game, giving up three runs in two innings against Seattle on September 27. He did not appear in the postseason.
Notably, Heaney started Game 4 of the 2023 World Series for Texas, securing a win by allowing just one run over five innings.
Fan Take: Andrew Heaney’s retirement marks the end of a solid and versatile pitching career that spanned multiple prominent teams. For baseball fans, it’s a reminder of the impact dedicated players have beyond the stat sheet, and His commitment to community and family highlights the human side of the sport that often inspires the next generation.
