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Former White Sox Pitcher Nate Jones Retires

Veteran pitcher Nate Jones is retiring from baseball, agent Joe Speed of Sterling Sports Management announced on Twitter.

“It is bittersweet to announce that long-time client and great friend Nate Jones is retiring from baseball,” Speed wrote. “Nate spent 9 plus years in the major leagues, mostly as a Chicago White Sox. Nate finishes his career w a 22-16 record and a 3.45 ERA. My best to Nate and Lacy and the kids!”

Jones was selected as a fifth-round pick by the Chicago White Sox in 2007. He was never considered one of their best prospects, only topping out at No. 22 on Baseball America’s rankings in the 2011-12 offseason. Still, he became one of the team’s most talented relievers for several years.

Jones made his debut as a 26-year-old in 2012 and immediately cemented himself as a fixture in the bullpen when he pitched 71 2/3 innings of 2.39 ERA ball as a rookie. In his second season, he pitched in 78 innings with a 4.15 ERA ball but had some hip and back soreness along the way.

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In 2014, the veteran pitcher suffered from continued back troubles that sidelined him, and he eventually suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow. He only appeared in two games and missed much of the 2015 season while recovering from Tommy John’s surgery.

In 2015, Jones returned to baseball in early August and was re-signed by Chicago on a three-year deal. The following year, he had a career season. Jones pitched a 2.29 ERA with a 29.2 percent strikeout rate and a 5.5 percent walk rate.

Jones was traded to the Texas Rangers at the end of the 2019 season and was subsequently bought out. The veteran then signed with the Cincinnati Reds but only appeared in 21 games with the team.

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