Beloved Boston Red Sox utility player Brock Holt has officially announced his retirement from MLB in an emotional yet heartwarming statement.
Brock Holt was undoubtedly one of the most unique players on the Boston Red Sox, and he announced on Thursday that he’s calling his career to an end after a 10-season run in MLB.
Holt shared a montage of highlights from his time with the Red Sox on Instagram and wrote, “Damn it that was fun. For parts of 10 years I got to do the only thing I ever wanted to do…play Major League Baseball. Today I hang them up knowing I did the best I could for me, my family, and my teammates. I’m proud of every single second of it. If you were a part of it at any point…know that I love you and I am forever grateful! We had one hell of a ride.”
Holt was loved in Boston for many reasons, one of the most legendary being that he has the only cycle in postseason history and completed it against the New York Yankees.
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He certainly had a memorable career with Boston.
Former Red Sox player Brock Holt left lasting memories from a decade of playing
Holt got to be part of the 2013 World Series win during his first season in Boston, and he continued to make an impact through another championship win in 2018. According to Lauren Willand of NESN, he “played every defensive position for the Red Sox save for catcher.”
He also made the All-Star team in 2015, the only All-Star appearance of his career, and truly peaked in Boston. Through his time with the Red Sox, he hit 23 homers and had a batting average of .207.
His 2022 season didn’t go as well as planned as he started with the Atlanta Braves during spring training, then was released and never picked up by another team. He did, however, make the most of it by hanging out at Fenway a few times and soaking in Boston’s environment all over again.
He’s kept ties to the Boston community through his work with the Jimmy Fund. He was the captain for five years and was very welcoming and interactive with the kids. In particular, he greeted children before the Red Sox parade in 2018, giving many high fives and remembering them by name.
He also tested his skill in the NESN broadcast booth in September with Tom Caron and Jim Rice, which could be a possible landing spot for him post-playing career.
No matter where he may end up, he’s sure to have an impact regardless.