Heaney had a key role in helping Rangers capture 2023 World Series title over Arizona Diamondbacks.
Andrew Heaney, who played a role in helping the Texas Rangers win the 2023 World Series over the Arizona Diamondbacks, has called it a career.
Heaney went out on X on Sunday afternoon, sharing a picture of him holding The Commissioner's Trophy that goes to the World Series-winning team. Heaney also posted a lengthy goodbye note to his former teammates, teams, and other notables, too.
"I played with many of the greatest players of this generation and potentially some of the best players ever to wear a uniform," Heaney wrote. "I'm humbled that I was even able to share the field with them. I was never an All-Star and definitely not a Hall of Famer, so I can only hope that I was great to each fan, player, coach, and staff member that I go (sic: got) to be around."
Heaney wrote that one of the driving forces of his career was showing up and trying to be better each day throughout his 14-year career as an MLB pitcher.
"I'm retiring from baseball, but I hope to give back more than I received," Heaney wrote. "Thank you to all of you for the love and support you have given me. Y'all know who you are."
Heaney also mentioned some of the accolades that have followed him in his career which, besides the Rangers, also included stops with the Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
He mentioned his over 10 years of major-league service, three Roberto Clemente Award nominations, winning Game 4 of the World Series, and becoming a World Series champion in 2023.
Rangers Nation also posted on X about Heaney and his time spent with the ballclub.
Heaney signed a two-year, $25 million deal with the Rangers before their 2023 title run. In over two seasons with the Rangers, Heaney had a team-best 59 starts during that time. Additionally, the man known as "HeanDog" finished his time with the Rangers with a 4.22 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 9.1 K/9, before later signing a one-year deal with Pittsburgh for the 2025 season.
That's one fine career for Heaney and he gets to go out on his own terms. No MLB player could ask for a chance to make the call himself when the time comes to retire.
Rangers fans will never forget what Heaney brought to the ballclub in that magical 2023 season. Texas now hopes to return to that type of magical season in 2026 with Skip Schumaker running the club in the dugout.
Happy retirement, Andrew, and best wishes.