N.J.'s Andrew Bailey calls it a career, retires from MLB

Andrew Bailey, a right-handed pitcher from Voorhees, N.J., is calling it a career.

The right-handed pitcher, who played for five teams during his eight years in MLB, announced his retirement on Monday via Instagram:

Thank you to the A's, Red Sox, Yankees, Phillies and Angels organizations for believing in me, allowing me the opportunity to play the game and realizing my childhood dream. Thank you to all of my incredible teammates along the way who helped me and inspired me. Thank you to the coaches and coordinators who pushed me and taught me the game.