Travis Blankenhorn announced his retirement from professional baseball in an Instagram post Wednesday.
“After 11 incredible seasons in professional baseball, I’ve decided to hang up the spikes,” Blankenhorn wrote. “This game has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and it’s given me more than I ever could’ve imagined.”
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A former third-round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins in 2015, Blankenhorn played parts of five seasons with Minnesota (2020-21), the New York Mets (2021-22) and Washington Nationals (2023-24). He retires with 49 games played at the MLB level, and a .154/.230/.264 slash line with two home runs and 10 RBIs.
“From getting drafted as a kid with a dream, to playing in the big leagues with the Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, and Washington Nationals, every stop, every teammate, and every challenge shaped me into the person I am today,” he continued. “I had the privilege of being part of six amazing organizations, meeting lifelong friends, and competing alongside some of the best players and people in the game.”
“There were high moments I’ll never forget and plenty of tough ones that taught me even more. Through it all, I’ve been surrounded by incredible support: my family, friends, coaches, teammates, and fans who believed in me every step of the way. I’ll always be grateful for that.
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“Baseball was my dream come true, and I’ll always carry those memories with me. Thank you to everyone who helped make the journey so special.”
After spending parts of four seasons in the minor leagues, Blankenhorn debuted with the Twins in Sept. 2020.
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