BRADENTON, Fla. — One of the top pitchers in the history of Stony Brook baseball has retired from professional baseball.
Tom Koehler announced his intention via social media on Monday morning. He had been in big league camp with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Koehler had 161 major league appearances (133 starts) during six seasons in the majors, which he primarily spent with the Miami Marlins.
He was drafted out of Stony Brook in the 18th round in 2008. He was a two-time All-America East selection with the Seawolves.
Koehler had been attempting to return from shoulder surgery he underwent two years ago.
"It is bittersweet to hear that Tom has decided to retire from Major League Baseball," Stony Brook baseball coach
Matt Senk said. "I am sad because I can only imagine how difficult a decision this is knowing what an immense competitor, committed professional and great teammate Tom is, and was going back to the very first time I saw him pitch as a teenager.
"Frankly, I am hard-pressed to think there is anyone as passionate about baseball and life than TK. I am happy to know that this intense and passionate individual will do so much more in life without playing baseball by continuing to be a great son, husband and father. I am so proud of Tom Koehler, the Stony Brook Athletics Hall of Famer and major leaguer. But I am even more proud of the way Tom Koehler has represented and will continue to represent his family and our Stony Brook family."
