Seven-Time MLB All-Star Nelson Cruz Retires at 43 After 19 Seasons and 464 Career Home Runs

Former Texas Ranger will end career with .274 average, 18 postseason home runs, and having played for seven different teams; to play in Dominican Professional Baseball League in retirement.

Nelson Cruz, the seven-time MLB All-Star, has announced his retirement at the age of 43 after completing 19 seasons in Major League Baseball.
Throughout his career, Cruz played for eight different teams and ended with a .274 average, 464 home runs, and 1,325 RBIs.
His notable achievements include playing in consecutive World Series with the Texas Rangers in 2010 and 2011, making five appearances among the top 10 in Most Valuable Player voting.
In the face of retirement, Cruz plans to continue his baseball career by playing in the Dominican Professional Baseball League.
However, Cruz's career also saw a controversy as he was suspended for 50 games in 2013 after being linked to the Biogenesis scandal, which alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Despite the debate surrounding the PED scandal, Cruz's impact on baseball stands significant with a strong Hall of Fame case, thanks to his impressive career stats and his role as a mentor for younger players.