Detroit Tigers pitching coach Jeff Jones said, after 38 years in baseball, he has decided it is time to retire.
"It's been a great run," Jones told the Free Press. "I'm thankful to the Ilitch family for the opportunity but I want to spend some more time with my family.
"The game has kind of taken its toll, physically, on me. I've been thinking about it a little bit during the season. After the season, just decided to go ahead and do it."
The Tigers will now begin a search for a new pitching coach.
Jones, 59, said he was thankful to current manager Brad Ausmus and former manager Jim Leyland for the opportunity to be on their staffs.