Ehire Adrianza Retires After 12 Seasons in Major League Baseball

The 35-year-old Venezuelan infielder, a 2021 World Series champion with the Braves, reflects on his career spanning five teams.

Ehire Adrianza announced his retirement from Major League Baseball at the age of 35 via Instagram on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Adrianza played 12 seasons in the MLB, spending time with the San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals, and Los Angeles Angels.
He was part of the Atlanta Braves' 2021 World Series-winning team, contributing as a versatile infielder and pinch-hitter during the postseason.
Across his career, Adrianza hit .237 with 22 home runs and 151 RBIs, earning recognition for his defensive versatility, having played every position except catcher.
After signing a minor league deal with the Angels in 2024, Adrianza faced challenges with injuries and was released midseason before deciding to retire.