Josh Harrison picked the perfect day to say goodbye to the game he has loved for nearly all his life. On the 14th anniversary of his MLB debut, the two-time all-star officially announced his retirement, and he did it with a heartfelt message that touched the heartstrings of all fans.In a post shared on his X account, the 37-year-old started by thanking God. Then he turned to thank people who have been in his corner since day one. He gave a special shout-out to his parents, who juggled full-time jobs while raising three boys in sports, making sacrifices that are rare to see. Then he thanked his big brothers, who he says helped mold him into someone brave, confident, and smart.Of course, he thanked his wife, Brittney. He called her his rock through it all—from all-star games to broken bones—and thanked her for always being there. As for his daughters, he said they made the wins sweeter and even the losses easier to take. And then came thanking baseball itself and the relationship he formed there. This ride was nothing short of amazing! God is good! pic.twitter.com/t8HqK7bs2k— Josh Harrison (@jhay_da_man) May 31, 2025Josh Harrison made sure to thank every MLB teammate he ever played with, saying that each of them left a mark on him. He didn’t leave out his coaches either, saying every one of them helped shape his career over the years. But maybe the most emotional part of his message was when he addressed the game itself. “Thank you for helping shape me, humble me, and give me a platform to grow, not just as a player, but as a man. I’m blessed to have been a 2x All-Star and to play for as long as I did, but I never sought to prove people wrong, only to prove myself right in my beliefs. With that being said, future players don’t get other people’s expectations of you limit you from reaching your full potential. Put in the work and go get what you deserve.”The post MLB World Stunned as Ex-Pirates Star Announces Sudden Retirement With Emotional Message appeared first on EssentiallySports.