LOS ANGELES — Chase Utley spent the last few years of his illustrious baseball career in a different role as a player with the Dodgers. On Friday he announced another change, retiring at the end of the season to spend more time with his family.
“I transitioned to a part-time player, something that was new for me, but I took it in stride. I really enjoyed that time,” Utley said. “I’m also a part-time strength coach, a part-time pitching coach, occasionally a part-time catching coach, as well as a part-time general manager.
“The thing I’m having the most difficult time with is being a part-time dad.