“Pitch a full season first” – Fans react as Blake Snell reveals ambition to pitch into his mid-40s

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell stated in an interview that he aims to pitch until age 45 and achieve election into the Hall of Fame. His comments drew widespread criticism and skepticism from baseball fans on social media, who highlighted his persistent injury troubles and limited workload since signing a five-year, $182 million contract in November 2024.

Snell addressed the doubts by expressing frustration over his frequent injuries, emphasizing that his missed time is unintentional and that he intends to prove his critics wrong. Across two seasons with the Dodgers, Snell made 20 regular-season starts while battling shoulder, elbow, and groin issues, making 30-start seasons his primary target.