After a 15-season big league career with three Golden Gloves and more field appearances than all but seven players in the history of the game, former Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis told The Athletic that he is officially retiring. baseball.
In his typically understated way, 37-year-old Markakis made a decision shortly after the end of the 2020 postseason with the Braves, and so the pending freeman did not pursue any playing options this winter, although a few teams indicated. some interest. He told no one but his loved ones that he was retiring. Until now.
“I just think it’s my time,” said Markakis. “My number 1 decision and my main focus here are of course my children and my family. I’ve been lucky enough to do this for a long time and not many people can do what I’ve been through.