A World Series-winning closer is hanging it up.
Ryan Pressly announced his retirement from professional baseball on Saturday via social media after 13 major league seasons.
“Hoisting that World Series trophy in 2022, that’s something I always dreamed of,” Pressly said. “I’ll carry that joy forever. Houston, you’ve got our hearts — it’s our forever home now. Thank you.”
The 37-year-old right-hander was a free agent entering the current off-season after finishing up the final year of his contract with the Chicago Cubs in 2025.
Pressly pitched to a 4.35 ERA with 28 strikeouts, 17 walks and fives saves over 41.1 innings in his final season.
Born in Dallas, Pressly spent seven seasons with the Houston Astros, where he won the World Series in 2022, recording the final three outs against the heart of the Philadelphia Phillies order.
He occupied the Astros' closer role for four years, amassing 102 saves, the fourth most in MLB between 2020-2023.
Pressly finished his career with a 3.33 ERA, 721 strikeouts, and 117 saves over 667 appearances split between the Cubs, Astros and Minnesota Twins.
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