Jared Hughes made just 25 of his 542 career major league appearances as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, though because of a viral meme he’ll likely be remembered most in red pinstripes.
Hughes, known for sprinting from the bullpen to the mound, announced his retirement from baseball Sunday, saying in an Instagram post that his family was “worn out from all the sprinting.” He’ll finish his major league career with a stellar 2.96 ERA to pair with a 4.17 FIP.
The Phillies claimed Hughes off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds in August of 2019.