# @awood45 on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNGq8s8PRgB
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33220242-awood45-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-08T18:42:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Alex Wood (@awood45) — https://gondola.cc/awood45

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Today, with immense gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from Major League Baseball.

For over half my life, every decision I’ve made has centered around how it would impact my baseball career. I’ve given every ounce of myself in pursuit of my lifelong dream of becoming a big leaguer. Playing 12 years in the show, reaching 7 postseasons, winning a World Series, and earning an All-Star selection — I never could’ve imagined it would turn out this way.

Baseball was my first love. Outside of God and my family, nothing else has shaped me the way this game has. Even writing this, I can’t help but smile thinking about how much I still love the game after all this time.

To all my teammates, coaches, and staff — it was an honor to chase the dream with you for so long. Your daily dedication and sacrifice were incredibly inspiring. I always aimed to be the best teammate I could be and to build up those around me. If my teammates remember one thing about me, I hope it’s that.

To the braves dodgers reds sfgiants and athletics — and your incredible fans — THANK YOU. Playing for five iconic franchises and becoming part of those communities is something my family and I will always cherish.

To my wife, Suzanna — I hope everyone finds a partner who believes in them the way you believe in me. The commitment and dedication I prided myself on were only possible because of the love and support you gave me. You are one of one. I love you so much.

To my parents — there’s no world where I’d be here without you. You’re the bedrock of my life and career, and no words could ever express what you mean to me.

To my sons — you’re the best thing I’ve ever done. Know your dreams will never be out of reach if you just START and put in the work. Nothing worth having ever comes easy.

To Sam & Seth Levinson at aces_inc and my longtime agent Brandon O’Hearn — few people fight for you the way you fight for yourself, and you did that for me for over a decade. You guys are the best.

To everyone who helped make this dream a reality that I couldn’t begin to list — if you think this is about you — IT IS. I love you and thank you.

Cheers to what’s next. See you at the park!

Love,
Woody

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