Mariners one-time All-Star Kyle Seager announces retirement

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Mariners one-time All-Star, Gold Glove 3B Kyle Seager announces retirement

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 12/29/21

MLB third baseman Kyle Seager, who has spent his entire 11-year career playing for the Seattle Mariners, announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday.

Seager's announcement, which he kept short and sweet, was released via his wife's Twitter account.

A note from my husband. pic.twitter.com/Zl5peB3vR2
— Julie Seager (@JulieSeager15) December 29, 2021

Seager, 34, ends his MLB career with a .251/.321/.442 slash line with 242 home runs, 807 RBI, 55 stolen bases and 705 runs scored. The North Carolina native was also clutch in the infield, garnering himself a Gold Glove award in 2014.

Kyle Seager — via a tweet from his wife Julie — announces his retirement from Major League Baseball.

His career with the Seattle @Mariners:

◻️ 11 seasons in Seattle
◻️ 2014 All-Star
◻️ 2014 Gold Glove winner
◻️ 242 home runs, 1,395 hits, .251 batting average pic.twitter.com/8jrNVHxMmW
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) December 29, 2021

He exits the game having one of his best seasons, including hitting career-high markers for HRs and RBIs.

Most home runs in final season, MLB history

David Ortiz - 38
Kyle Seager - 35
Dave Kingman - 35
Mike Napoli - 29
Mark McGwire - 29
Ted Williams - 29
Barry Bonds - 28
— Foolish Baseball (@FoolishBB) December 29, 2021

Seager became a free agent at the start of this offseason. He received a standing ovation from Mariners fans in what turned out to be his final MLB game back in October.