SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 23: Travis Blackley of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California on September 23, 2007. The Giants defeated the Reds 5-4. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
After a long and fulfilling pro career, a former SF Giants left-handed hurler is hanging up the spikes to spend more time with his family.
On Saturday, former SF Giants southpaw Travis Blackley announced his retirement via his Twitter account and took a moment to recognize the people and teams that have impacted his career:
Thank you to all that followed and supported me throughout my career.