Former New York Yankees Pitcher Retires After 13 Seasons

Former New York Yankees pitcher Corey Kluber has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball.

The two-time Cy Young Award winner was one of the better pitchers of the past decade. Kluber posted a career 3.44 ERA, 1.129 WHIP, and struck out 1,725 hitters in over 1,600 innings. He was a three-time All-Star, two-time American League wins leader, and the American League ERA leader in 2017.

Kluber is an all-time Cleveland Guardians great and is a lock to be in the team's Hall of Fame.

He spent just one season with the Yankees, tossing an ERA of 3.83 across 16 starts.

Kluber released the following statement, thanking New York and the other teams he's played for throughout his career.

The Baseball Hall of Fame might seem far-fetched, but the two Cy Young Awards should help his potential case. Of the players who have won two Cy Young Awards, most find themselves in Cooperstown.

However, Brett Saberhagen, Johan Santana, and others haven't been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Kluber's prime was one of the best in baseball during his time, but the lack of success for the last five years of his career won't help his chances.

Whether he's inducted into the Hall of Fame or not, he put together a noteworthy career. Despite spending just one season with the Yankees, he did throw a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers during that time.

It was the first no-hitter for New York since July 18, 1999.

Kluber's 13 seasons saw him suit up for the Guardians, Rangers, Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays.