Eric Hosmer Retires From Baseball Following A 13-year Career And A World Series Title – News18

Eric Hosmer introduced his retirement from baseball Wednesday following a 13-year profession that included successful 4 Gold Gloves and serving to lead Kansas City to victory within the 2015 World Series.

Hosmer, 34, was launched by the Chicago Cubs on May 25 after hitting .234 with two house runs in 31 video games. The first baseman determined to not pursue some other taking part in alternatives.

“You have to be 110% committed and doing what is necessary both physically and mentally to play at the major league level and I reached a point where I wasn’t there anymore,” Hosmer stated. “I’m very satisfied with my career. I feel like I accomplished a lot, was around a lot of great people and have a lot of good stories to tell.”

Hosmer will start telling these tales on air after partnering with former minor league teammate Anthony Seratelli to kind MoonBall Media, which is launching a podcast known as “Diggin’ Deep.” Hosmer shall be one of many present’s hosts.

“Now that the playing days are over, I feel like I have so many fun stories that I want to give back,” Hosmer stated.

Kansas City chosen Hosmer third total within the 2008 newbie draft and he made his main league debut three years later. He spent seven seasons with the Royals earlier than signing an eight-yr, $144 million contract with San Diego earlier than the 2018 season.

Hosmer performed 5 seasons for the Padres earlier than being traded to Boston in 2022, then ending up with the Cubs final yr. He had a .276 profession batting common and 198 house runs.

Hosmer was named the MVP in his lone All-Star Game look in 2016.

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