Hangin em up (retiring from professional baseball)

[AtTheWall]

Congratulations Chase!

It's now a new beginning.....welcome to the Half-Wheeled Club! Just remember, you only need one wheel, that back wheel, with the front one - up in the air, as you dive right into all things Outdoors!

Looking forward to following your next move and Outdoor outing recaps! You have the time, it's time to get cracking!

When I retired from the Military, it was probably the most life changing event in my life. Those around you inside, the guys and the missions now no more, it was the toughest adjustment to make. Working with so much on the line, leaning on the Team to push over the top....it's not the same in the common business environment. Living and working around the clock, connected to a Team, it's tough to match anywhere else.

Good luck and once again CONGRATULATIONS!

[BrianL]

Congrats on a great run, and one most only get to dream of. Baseball has such a brutal schedule, enjoy the slow pace for a while. Lots of fall and spring hunting!

[Ron]

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments. You are a true winner

[hooligan]

great post. Best of luck to you and your family on the next adventure life takes you on. Congrats on a solid career and good luck in the future

[CMLambin]

Texaskid82...yes I played with Housel in 03. Good dude.

[CMLambin]

Thank you for all the kind comments guys. Means a lot.

[Hoggslayer]

Congrats on doing it right.

[gingib]

what a man you are...hell of a writeup!

[Ricky T]

Congrats! Sounds like a little writing or commentary might be in your future. Great recap of a great career!

[eb9]

Congrats on a long and productive career. I retired from pro ball in 2004 after seven years and know exactly what you are experiencing. My playing years were some of the best times of my life and I cherish the memories I made on a daily basis. I can assure you that the two things you will miss the most are the locker room camaraderie and the competition. Being a professional athlete requires not only skill, but a competitive drive that will never go away. I struggled for years to feed that competitiveness and found that doing Crossfit helps satisfy the urge some. I didn't pick up a baseball or a bat for several years after I retired. When my son reached the age where he could play baseball is when I picked up a ball and glove for the first time. My time is now consumed with youth sports and I have a much greater appreciation for my parents and the sacrifices they made when I was younger. Again, congrats and remember that the drive will never go away, it only lessens between October and March. Once Spring Training and Opening Day come around, it starts all over again.

Eric

[TildenHunter]

Best thread I have seen in a while. Congrats on all the success on the diamond and good luck in the future.