Who Retired from Major League Baseball in 2022?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest professional level of baseball in the United States and consists of 30 teams divided between the American and National Leagues. Every year, a handful of players choose to retire from baseball, and the 2021 season was no exception. Here is a look at who retired from MLB in 2022.
David Price
David Price, a left-handed pitcher, retired from the Los Angeles Dodgers after 14 seasons in the big leagues. Price, who was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008, played for six different teams in his career, including the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. In 2019, he was a World Series champion with the Washington Nationals and was a five-time All-Star.
Adam Wainwright
Adam Wainwright, a right-handed pitcher, retired from the St. Louis Cardinals after 16 seasons in the majors. Wainwright, who was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2000, played for three teams in his career, including the Cardinals and the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2006 and 2011, he was a World Series champion with the Cardinals and was a three-time All-Star.
Victor Martinez
Victor Martinez, a designated hitter, retired from the Cleveland Indians after 16 seasons in the big leagues. Martinez, who was drafted by the Indians in 1996, played for three teams in his career, including the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. In 2004, he was a World Series champion with the Red Sox and was a five-time All-Star.
Brian McCann
Brian McCann, a catcher, retired from the Atlanta Braves after 15 seasons in the majors. McCann, who was drafted by the Braves in 2002, played for four teams in his career, including the New York Yankees and Houston Astros. In 2009, he was a World Series champion with the Yankees and was a seven-time All-Star.
Joe Mauer
Joe Mauer, a catcher, retired from the Minnesota Twins after 15 seasons in the big leagues. Mauer, who was drafted by the Twins in 2001, played for two teams in his career, including the Twins and the Detroit Tigers. In 2009, he was a World Series champion with the Twins and was a six-time All-Star.
Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez, a first baseman, retired from the Los Angeles Dodgers after 14 seasons in the majors. Gonzalez, who was drafted by the Florida Marlins in 2000, played for five teams in his career, including the San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox. In 2011, he was a World Series champion with the Red Sox and was a two-time All-Star.
Carlos Gonzalez
Carlos Gonzalez, an outfielder, retired from the Colorado Rockies after 11 seasons in the big leagues. Gonzalez, who was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, played for three teams in his career, including the Diamondbacks and the Oakland Athletics. In 2010, he was a Silver Slugger Award winner and was a three-time All-Star.
Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana, an outfielder, retired from the Cleveland Indians after 10 seasons in the majors. Santana, who was drafted by the Indians in 2004, played for three teams in his career, including the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners. In 2016, he was a World Series champion with the Indians and was a three-time All-Star.
Jeurys Familia
Jeurys Familia, a right-handed pitcher, retired from the Oakland Athletics after 10 seasons in the big leagues. Familia, who was drafted by the New York Mets in 2007, played for four teams in his career, including the Mets and the New York Yankees. In 2015, he was a World Series champion with the Mets and was an All-Star in 2016.
Yadier Molina
Yadier Molina, a catcher, retired from the St. Louis Cardinals after 17 seasons in the majors. Molina, who was drafted by the Cardinals in 2000, played for one team in his career. In 2006, he was a World Series champion with the Cardinals and was a nine-time All-Star.
Conclusion
In 2022, MLB saw the retirement of several star players, including David Price, Adam Wainwright, Victor Martinez, Brian McCann, Joe Mauer, Adrian Gonzalez, Carlos Gonzalez, Carlos Santana, Jeurys Familia, and Yadier Molina. Each of these players made a lasting impact on the game and will be remembered as some of the all-time greats.