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Yankees: Slade Heathcott retires to pursue career as a pilot

It’s not often in life that a person gets the opportunity to fulfill two careers they are both equally passionate about. Former Yankees top prospect, Slade Heathcott, is one of the lucky ones.

On Monday, Heathcott announced on Twitter that he would be retiring from baseball to pursue his other dream of becoming a commercial pilot.

Next Chapter: I have talked enough… it’s time to do! It’s time to create my own path, it’s time for me to deviate. Commercial Piloting here I come!

Throughout his 10-year minor league career, Heathcott slashed .