Kyle Gibson calls it a career after 11-years in Major League Baseball

Kyle Gibson, the former All-Star and longtime MLB innings-eater, has officially hung up the cleats. The 37-year-old right-hander announced his retirement this week on the Serving It Up podcast, saying he’s enjoying life at home and ready to turn the page.

Kyle Gibson calls it a career after 11-years in Major League Baseball

“It’s been exciting being home and turning the page to a new chapter,” Gibson said. “I’ve taken the last couple weeks to call and text people who I really wanted to let know in person.”

The Indiana native leaves behind a career that spanned 11 MLB seasons with the Twins, Rangers, Phillies, Orioles, and Cardinals.

He earned his lone All-Star nod in 2021 with Texas and finishes with a career record of 112-111, a 4.60 ERA, and 1,520 strikeouts across 328 starts.

Gibson started 2024 with the Orioles but got shelled in four outings, giving up 23 earned runs before being designated for assignment. He caught on with the Rays on a minor-league deal but opted for free agency after a few starts in Triple-A. He hadn’t signed with another team since.

He was never a Cy Young contender but Gibson was a solid, dependable veteran for over a decade and walked away with more than $70 million in career earnings. Not too shabby for a former 22nd overall pick who carved out a respectable role in five different clubhouses.

Married and a father of four, Gibson is now shifting his focus to life after baseball. Tip of the cap to a pro who stuck around longer than most.

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