James Paxton Celebrates Birthday as Left-Hander Pursues Degree in Retirement

Former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees pitcher James Paxton remains retired after pitching for Team Canada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where he touched 97 mph and tossed 2.2 scoreless innings against Cuba. The veteran left-hander, who retired from MLB following the 2024 season, is currently completing his business degree at the University of Kentucky and plans to pursue a Master's degree in sports psychology while spending time with his family.