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The Mexican star, with successful steps also for the San Diego Padres and five times called to the All-Star Game, confirmed the end of his career as a baseball player.
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One of the maximum Mexican representatives during the present century in the Major League Baseball (MLB) he was the first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, known for his successful steps through San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, who announced on social media his retirement from professional baseball.
On his Instagram account, with images of his Major League career, which started in 2000 when he was signed by Florida Marlins, until its official debut in 2004 in Texas Rangers, in addition to stays in Boston Red Sox y New York Mets, in addition to defending on several occasions the Mexican team, the player broke the news.
“I played in the MLB for 15 years plus the Minor Leagues, the Mexican Summer and Winter League, the Caribbean Series, the World Baseball Classic and the Olympic Games. What a bless. Baseball, thank you for everything you gave me. Great companions, coaches, memories and most importantly, friends for life”, wrote the Titan González.
Adrián González retires from baseball after 22 years
“Thanks to the six franchises I played for in the MLB. Marlins, Rangers, Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers and Mets. Thank you. Too I want to thank my amazing fans. Thanks for all the love and support“, closed the Aztec baseball player on social networks.
During his 15 seasons in the MLB, González registered a total of 2,050 hits and 317 home runs, in addition to 997 runs scored and 1,202 RBIs, with a career batting line of .287/.358/.485, being nominated five times for the Game of stars, also winning four golden gloves and two silver bats.