Jackson Cluff Retires from Baseball at Age 29

Jackson Cluff, a shortstop, has announced his retirement from professional baseball at the age of 29, concluding his career with the Chicago Cubs organization after eight seasons in the minors.

Cluff made the announcement on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his time in baseball and excitement for future endeavors. He played his last games with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, where he struggled offensively, finishing the 2026 season with a .148 batting average over 18 games.

Before joining the Cubs, Cluff had stints with the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals, where he was drafted in 2019. Throughout his minor-league career, he recorded a .212 batting average, 49 home runs, and 104 stolen bases, but never reached the major leagues. Cluff thanked the organizations that supported him during his career in his retirement post.