The most successful Colombian baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB), Edgar Renteria, on Thursday announced his retirement after a 16 year career of staggering accomplishments.
The shortstop from the Colombian city of Barranquilla made his announcement on Colombia’s RCN TV.
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“I decided to retire from baseball and try to spend all my time with my family,” explained Renteria.
He leaves the MLB with a stat sheet that boasts 140 home-runs and 294 stolen bases. During his career he played for seven different teams.
“I feel proud, I feel satisfied with what I have done, my heart is telling me that it it is a good time for retirement.
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