Jason Giambi announces retirement
After 20 seasons in the majors, Jason Giambi is calling it a career.
"I have decided to officially announce my retirement as a Major League Baseball player," Giambi penned in an article published by the New York Daily News.
Selected in the second round of the 1992 draft by the Oakland Athletics, Giambi earned five All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger awards and was named American League MVP in 2000 after slashing .333/.476/.647 with 43 home runs and 137 RBIs.
Giambi's career also saw stops with the New York Yankees, Colorado Rockies and most recently the Cleveland Indians.
It was expected the 44-year-old would announce his retirement at some point during the offseason, with the Indians reportedly offering him a non-playing role earlier this month.
Giambi ends his career with a .277/.399/.516 slash line to go with 405 doubles, 440 home runs and 1,441 RBIs in 2,260 games.
“I want to thank the fans for being a part of this incredible journey. I especially want to thank the fans that gave me a second chance to let me show you the human being you see today.
“Lastly, to the game of baseball: I started playing you when I was a kid and I’m leaving you a man. Thank you.”