 Veteran first baseman and outfielder Wil Myers has decided to retire after an illustrious 11-year career in the major leagues, as he shared with MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. Myers has opted for a transition away from professional baseball, although he emphasized that he would never "officially" retire. He made this decision in June 2023 after being released by the Reds and dealing with shoulder problems. Reflecting on his career, Myers said, "I had a great career. I loved what I did. I made a lot of great friends. I have no regrets. If you had told me the day I was drafted that this would be your career, I would’ve taken it in a heartbeat. I loved what I did, and now it’s just kind of onto the next chapter of life." Myers, who recently turned 34, played an even 1100 career games with the Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, and Cincinnati Reds from 2013-2023. Over his career, Myers hit .252/.326/.437 with 156 home runs in 4290 plate appearances, achieving a 107 wRC+. Throughout his career, Myers showcased his versatility by spending most of his time in the field as a first baseman and right fielder. He also logged significant playing time at the other outfield positions and occasionally played third base, particularly in 2018, when the Padres were accommodating several first base/outfield players in their lineup.
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