C.J. Wilson, the former Texas Rangers pitcher who was part of both of the Rangers’ A.L. Championship teams, has announced he is retiring to open a car dealership and focus on auto racing.
Wilson, 36, was a fifth round pick of the Rangers in the 2001 draft, and overcame Tommy John surgery to become a solid reliever for the Rangers from 2006-09. He converted to starting in 2010, and from 2010-11, had a 3.14 ERA and a 3.39 FIP in 427.1 IP for the Rangers over 67 regular season starts, good for a 9.3 bWAR. Wilson was part of the Rangers’ rotation for all six playoff series in 2010 and 2011, putting up a 4.