Think you’re a big, tough sports fan? Try not to cry when you watch this video of what might be Toronto Blue Jays‘ pitcher Ramon Ortiz’ last major league pitch ever.

Those were the tears of a grown man whose life’s work may have been ended in a split second. But maybe you’re uber-macho and the raw emotion Ortiz displayed didn’t get you all choked up. After all, we have become conditioned not to feel sorry for professional athletes. Sports fans and non-sports fans alike bemoan the spoiled athlete who is paid more in one season than most of us will see in a lifetime. But stop for a second and think about the fact that Ortiz has worked every day of his life to get where he is and now it may be gone. Forever. Still no lump in your throat? Consider how hard Ortiz has worked.

Originally signed by the Angels in 1995 as a free agent, Ortiz made his major league debut in 1999. He spent 7 seasons as a starter with the Angels, Reds, Nationals and Twins before struggling, being moved to the bull pen and eventually finding himself pitching in Japan for a season. Refusing to fade into the shadows, Ortiz found his way back to the big leagues pitching for the  Dodgers in 2010 and Cubs in 2011, but but then spent all of 2012 in the minors. Ortiz was determined to make it back to the majors. Against all odds, he worked his way back into the starting rotation with the Blue Jays this season at the age of 40. I don’t know about you, but I’m near Ortiz’ age and just writing that made me tired — imagine living it.

Still no sympathy for Ortiz? You probably didn’t cry when they carried Rudy off the field, or when Ray and his dad have a catch or when they always, always remember the Titans.

Best of luck in your life as a robot.