Former Yankees Shortstop, 11-Year MLB Veteran Announces Retirement
Summary
Didi Gregorius, a former New York Yankees shortstop and 11-year Major League Baseball player, announced his retirement from professional baseball. He played for several teams, including the Yankees and Phillies, and was known for breaking records as a Yankees shortstop.Key Facts
- Gregorius is 36 years old and spent 11 seasons in Major League Baseball.
- He began his MLB career with the Cincinnati Reds in 2012.
- The New York Yankees acquired him in 2014 to replace Derek Jeter.
- He set Yankees records for home runs by a shortstop in 2017 and 2018.
- In 2018, he hit two home runs and had eight RBIs in a single game, a Yankees shortstop record.
- He underwent Tommy John surgery after the 2018 season and returned in 2019.
- Gregorius played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2020 to 2022 before being released.
- His MLB career stats include a .257 batting average, 134 home runs, and 530 RBIs.
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