Recent Phillies Vet & Ex-Pirates All-Star Retires From MLB After 13 Seasons

"This ride was nothing short of amazing! God is good! " Harrison posted on X on Saturday, May 31. He attached four graphics, which included a long retirement message within them.

"THANK YOU, GOD!!!" The letter to followers began. "As I reflect on 5/31/2025, THANK YOU GOD is what pops in my head."

"14 years ago to this day I made my major league debut," Harrison continued, "and today I officially announce my retirement from Major League Baseball. Without God, none of this would have been attainable. I am truly blessed!"

Harrison's post went on, thanking parents, family members, and his wife, Brittney. The journeyman utilityman also thanked each organization he played with for "letting me represent your cities."

"Each place holds a special place in my heart for different reasons," Harrison noted, adding that he wore each jersey "with pride."

The thank you messages didn't end there, including coaches, teammates, agents, and of course, the fans. He appreciated each fan base's "energy" most of all.

Harrison began his career as a draft pick of the Chicago Cubs, but he made his major league debut with the Pirates in 2011 and stayed with the organization until the 2019 season, which he spent as a member of the Detroit Tigers.

From there, Harrison bounced around, appearing in games with the Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox and Phillies.

He finished with 1,080 hits (73 home runs, 32 triples), 388 RBIs, 91 steals and 500 runs scored, along with a career .270 batting average and +16.4 WAR.

The Phillies' official X account responded to Harrison's retirement post, writing: "Congratulations, J-Hay! ❤️"