Cites Growing
Unhappiness with Part-Time Role
JAN 30th,
2013-As mentioned on Jayne Hansen's site WTH Bobby?,
Houston Astros minor-league IF Alex Todd has chosen to
retire from the pro ranks. This came as quite a shock to me (and, as
I'm sure, to a number of other Astros fans), until I spoke to him
about his decision.
“It was just time...I
didn't want my hatred of not playing everyday to ruin my love of the
game”, Alex told me. “I'm working for a start-up doing sales and
finishing up my degree (now)”, he added.
“(Things are) not all
planned out, but I'm excited about it”.
Say what you will about
his decision; you have to respect that the game means enough to him
that he's willing to abandon this dream in order to follow another.
Alex was a 27th
round pick by the Astros in 2011, reaching Class A+ Lancaster last
season. He never played more than 54 games for any one team, and
totaled only 76 games in 2012 between Class A Lexington and the
aforementioned Lancaster squad. For his career, he batted .260 with 5
homers, 47 RBI, 25 doubles and 71 runs scored in 125 total games
played.
