# John Jaso Gave Up Baseball to Enjoy Life on a Boat

- Published: 2023-02-14T16:28:08Z
- Updated: 2026-07-06T21:27:34Z
- Section: Sports
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/14/sports/baseball/john-jaso.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Baseball
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John Jaso walked away from Major League Baseball at 34, potentially leaving millions of dollars on the table. The sea was calling.

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