MLB veteran Dexter Fowler announced his retirement from baseball Tuesday morning, ending a 14-year career that included a world series ring and an All-Star selection.
Fowler made the announcement on social media while thanking the fans and teams he played for during his career.
Major League Baseball player Dexter Fowler and his daughter Naya Fowler attend Game 1 of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs First Round between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena on August 17, 2022 in Las Vegas. The Aces defeated the Mercury 79–63.
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Fowler wrote, “It’s here. I’m hanging up my cleats.” “From an 18 year old draft pick in colorado To a ‘vet’ in Anaheim – there are some things I will never forget… getting that call to the big leagues in September 2008. Wow. My world was spinning. My first ‘You’ve Been Traded To Houston’ heart pounding call.
“The feeling of joy hearing the words ‘All-Star’. Never knew how that person felt! Forever grateful. Wet with tears in my eyes and freezing cold after winning the World Series in Chicago. St. The comfort of calling Louis home and being a red bird. Today is one of those moments where you figuratively step down from your throne with thunderous applause, tip of the hat, and the world stops spinning. I take pride in looking back at my career knowing that I played the game the right way and did my best to make a positive impact beyond winning.”
The center fielder played for five teams in his MLB career, with his last season in Anaheim. los angeles angels,
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Dexter Fowler in the dugout during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers August 6, 2021 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Fowler suffered a torn ACL on April 9, 2021, in his final Major League game.
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“Denver, Houston, Chicago, St. Louis and Anaheim… my family, friends, teammates and staff,” Fowler’s statement continued. “Thank you for 14 years. I gave you my all.”
Fowler is best known for his 2016 World Series performance With the Cubs when he became the only player to hit a leadoff home run in Game 7 of the Fall Classic.
The Cubs won the organization’s first World Series since 1908, ending a 108-year drought.
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Shortly after, Fowler signed with the cardinalsSpent four years in St. Louis before his final year with the Angels.
Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler during the Chicago Cubs’ World Series victory rally at Grant Park in Chicago, Nov. 4, 2016.
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“They were super transparent with me [about] Their budget,” Fowler said of the Cubs, according to MLB.com. i had a great chat with theo [Epstein], Ricketts was great. The institution was first class. They called me and told me how thankful they were to have me, but I basically paid more than I should have, which isn’t a bad thing.
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“It’s part of a chapter in your book. You turn the page and try to start something else. I got a chance to be a Redbird and play for the Cardinals for four years, then the Angels. It was sad, but you Turn the page and move on – just like I’m doing with my career.”
Fowler finished his career as a .259 hitter with an on-base percentage of .358. His 82 career triples is the most by any player since his 2008 debut with the Rockies.