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Ex-Red Sox closer Koji Uehara announces retirement

Koji Uehara — the man of many high fives — has officially announced his retirement.

Uehara, 44, who recorded the final out of the Boston Red Sox’ 2013 World Series championship, finished his Major League Baseball career with an impressive 2.85 earned run average to go along with 95 saves.

Thank you, @TeamUehara!

Forever #HighFiveCity! pic.twitter.com/Avfc87k6YD

— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) May 20, 2019

The right-hander made his MLB debut as a 34-year-old with the Baltimore Orioles in 2009 after 10 seasons in Japan.