Why is Todd Frazier retiring?

TODD Frazier made a name for himself in the MLB as a third baseman.

Over the years, he has played for a number of teams, but in April 2022, it was announced that he was retiring.

Why is Todd Frazier retiring?

On April 5, 2022, Frazier announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the MLB.

He announced the news during a phone interview with the New York Post's Greg Joyce, where he revealed that this was one of the toughest decisions he has ever had to make.

“It’s been my love my whole life," Frazier said of his career.

“It’s very hard to let go. Don’t get me wrong, it’s one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made in my life. But where I’m at in my career and where I’m at in my life, I think it was the right decision. I think it’s time to be that family figure that I’ve always wanted to be.”

Frazier first joined the league in 2007 after he was drafted as the No. 34 pick by the Cincinnati Reds.

He later went on to play for the White Sox, Yankees, Rangers, Pirates, and Mets.

Later on in the interview, Frazier noted that playing for both New York-based MLB organizations was special to him because he was born and raised in New Jersey.

“I know a bunch of people have done it, but being from Jersey, some of your friends hate you at the time, then they love you because you’re with the Mets,” he continued.

“So it made for good banter. It was awesome. I wish I could have stopped time during those years.” 

His retirement comes less than a year after he represented Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics, earning a Silver medal.

What is Todd Frazier's net worth?

A career in the MLB often comes with a large payday and Frazier's is no exception.

As of April 2022, he has an estimated net worth of $7million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

This number comes from a successful career in the MLB, which include million-dollar contracts.

In 2015, he famously signed a two-year contract worth $12million alone.

Prior to the MLB, Frazier was a standout player at Rutgers University and won a Gold medal in 2006 representing the United States at the World University Championship.

Is Todd Frazier married?

Frazier is expected to use his newfound free time to spend time with his family.

Since 2012, he has been married to Jacquelyn Verdon, who is known as an entrepreneur and professional skincare trainer.

Throughout the course of their marriage, the couple has also welcomed three children, daughter Kylie, and sons Blake and Grant.

When Grant was only five weeks old, he made headlines after it was revealed that he was hospitalized with RSV, according to the Post.

“He’s a fighter,’’ Frazier said of Grant at the time. “He’s the third child, like I was. He is going to have to catch up to the other two. My daughter gives my other son the runaround. Kylie is a year and a half younger than Blake. She runs the household. If Kylie is not happy, nobody’s happy.’’

As of April 2022, Grant appears to be doing well and is often seen on his father's Instagram account.