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Former MLB Pitcher Curt Schilling Says He Won't Run for Congress in Arizona

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Curt Schilling won't run for Congress after all.

"The things that have been said and done to my wife and kids since I announced interest in running" are not worth it, Schilling said of a potential run for Congress in Arizona in 2020 during an interview with 98.7 FM Arizona Sports Station‘s John Gambadoro (h/t Kevin Stone of KTAR News 92.3).

Stone noted Schilling, a vocal conservative, previously said he was considering running, which drew a presidential response:

The former pitcher also previously considered running for Congress against Sen.