Dodgers RHP Daniel Hudson retires after World Series win

Field Level Media|published: Thu 31st October, 11:22 2024

MLB: World Series-Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Yankees

Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Daniel Hudson (41) throws during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Right-hander Daniel Hudson announced his retirement shortly after his Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees on Wednesday to win the World Series.

Hudson, 37, became a two-time champion after the Dodgers posted a 7-6 win over the Yankees in Game 5 in New York. He also won a World Series title with the Washington Nationals in 2019.

"This was the only reason I came back -- to go out on top," he said Wednesday night. "And that's what's happening."

Hudson's final appearance was not his best, as he surrendered four runs on two hits in one inning to take the loss in Game 4 on Tuesday.

Hudson posted a 6-2 record with 10 saves and a 3.00 ERA in 65 relief appearances this season with the Dodgers.

He was 65-45 with 43 saves and a 3.74 ERA while pitching in 547 games (61 starts) for seven teams during his career, including six seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also received the 2011 National League Silver Slugger Award for pitchers.

--Field Level Media