On Tuesday, Jason Giambi announced that he was hanging up his cleats after 20 big league seasons.
Giambi has worn many team jerseys, most notably the Oakland A’s and New York Yankees, where he spent a combined 15 years in the majors.
He appeared in one World Series with the Yankees in 2003, when they were defeated by the Marlins. In 45 post season games, that included Divisional series as well as the World Series, he batted .290, with seven home runs and 19 RBI’s.
In his 20 seasons combined, the 44-year old infielder/designated hitter, was a five-time all star, won the MVP with the A’s in 2000 and finished his career batting .277, with 405 doubles, 440 home runs, 1,441 RBI’s and a .516 Slug %.
“I’ve done everything I possibly can in my career,” Giambi tells the New York Daily News. “From making the big leagues to superstar to bench player to mentor, I’ve done every role you can possibly do in this game. I have two young ones and I want to get an opportunity to spend that time in their young lives. I want to be there to watch them grow.”
We wish Giambi best of luck in his new venture. Thanks for the memories.
(Photo Credit: Tony Dejak, AP)
David Conde
David is the Founder and Co-Owner of Legends On Deck and Co-Host of the Legends On Deck Podcast. A lifelong sports fan with a special passion for the New York Mets and New York Knicks, David has spent more than a decade covering the sports he loves. From 2010 to 2014, he served as a Senior Editor for MetsMerized Online and Mets Minors, and in June 2014 fulfilled a lifelong dream by covering the New York Mets at Citi Field as a credentialed writer. As Legends On Deck has expanded beyond baseball, David has enjoyed diving into more sports, learning along the way and sharing those stories with readers and listeners. Married for over 27 years and the proud father of two adult sons, he continues to connect with sports fans through Legends On Deck, the podcast and social media.
