Former Angels Infielder Gio Urshela Retires From MLB
Former Los Angeles Angels infielder Gio Urshela announced his retirement from professional baseball via Instagram Monday. “Today is the day. The day you never dream about, the day you never imagine, the day you never expect to come…but deep down you know that one day it will arrive,” Urshela wrote .
“Today is the day to close this chapter as a professional player, and this is not a moment to be sad, it is a moment to be grateful to God for allowing me to play this beautiful sport that changed my life. “Through baseball, I met wonderful people, people who contributed so much to my career and helped shape me into the person I am today. “To my Parents and brothers, whom I love so much, thank you for everything, for being there during those difficult moments that we were able to overcome together.
To my wife, whom I love deeply, thank you for understanding me, for supporting me, and for giving me words of encouragement whenever I needed them. “To my children, Dad will no longer have to spend so much time away from home. You have no idea how happy I am to finally spend more time with you.
To my family, which is very large, my friends, the fans, and every baseball organization that gave me an opportunity… to the coaches and all those people who worked with my behind the scenes. To all my people from Colombia who supported me, thank you for motivating me to keep moving forward. “And to every person who, in one way or another, helped make my career much better—THANK YOU.
I will always carry you in my heart, and the beautiful memories will stay forever. With love, Giovanny Urshela Salcedo. ” May 28, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Gio Urshela (10) runs after hitting a triple against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at Angel Stadium.