Former Rockies All-Star Jimenez retires
Former Colorado Rockies right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez has retired after 12 MLB seasons.
Throwing the first no-hitter in @Rockies history, Ubaldo Jiménez's career will always be one to remember.
— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) September 18, 2020
Congrats to the All-Star pitcher on his retirement, and welcome to our alumni family!💪 pic.twitter.com/o54FsPXQxU
In 2010, Jimenez threw the first, and only, no-hitter in Rockies franchise history. He struck out seven and walked six in a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on April 17.
Jimenez earned his lone All-Star appearance that year as he went 19-8 with a 2.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 214 strikeouts in 221 2/3 innings. He finished third in Cy Young voting behind Roy Halladay and Adam Wainwright.
The following season, Jimenez was dealt to the Cleveland Indians at the trade deadline. He spent parts of three seasons in Cleveland before signing as a free agent with the Baltimore Orioles prior to the 2014 campaign.
Jimenez hasn't pitched in the majors since 2017. He signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies in February before the team cut him in July, ultimately ending his comeback bid.
The 36-year-old struggled in his latter seasons, but he successfully bucked the trend of pitchers flailing for the Rockies. Over his five-plus seasons in Denver, Jimenez authored a 56-45 record with a 3.66 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, and he owns a career ERA of 3.67 at hitter-friendly Coors Field.