After 12 seasons in the MLB, Jake Arrieta is retiring. He announced his decision on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” podcast, where he said he hasn’t signed papers yet, but plans to retire this year.
A product of Plano East Senior High School, Arrieta played for TCU from 2006-2007. He also played for the USA Men’s Baseball Team in the 2008 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal.
Arrieta was drafted in 2007, where he was a 5th round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles. He got the attention of minor league fans with his low WHIP and scoreless innings.