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Brandon Crawford announced his retirement from baseball last week following an illustrious 14-year career. He played for the San Francisco Giants almost all his major league career, only playing one season, his last, with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024.
The veteran shortstop lived his childhood dream of playing for the Giants and helped the team to two World Series titles during his 13 seasons in San Francisco. He announced his retirement in an Instagram post:
"Baseball has given me, Jalynne, and the kids more than we ever thought possible, and for that we are so thankful. I wouldn't have been able to have the career I did without their love and support every step of the way.
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"I also want to thank my parents, siblings, in-laws, coaches, teammates, fans, and everyone else who guided, helped, and rooted for me throughout my career. Now it's time for the next chapter, and I can't wait for the new opportunities and different experiences that it will create."
His announcement garnered widespread reaction from fans, fellow ballplayers and former teammates.
Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper's wife Kayla shared her reaction to the announcement.
"Congrats on an amazing career!" She commented on the post.
Former MLB slugger and Crawford's ex-Giants teammate Hunter Pence reacted with a heartfelt comment on the post. The two-time World Series winner wrote:
"Congrats on everything you accomplished on the field and the Man you are off it. Amazing career brother and you are a model of consistency discipline and love for the game."
Veteran third baseman and eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado also reacted to the post. The 10-time Gold Glove winner, who shared the Cardinals clubhouse with Brandon Crawford in 2024, wrote:
"Congrats on a great career brother !! Bay Area Legend."
Crawford's former Giants teammate and World Series-winning pitcher George Kontos wrote:
"Nobody else I’d ever want playing behind me. Congrats on an incredible career brotha. True professional in all aspects of the word. Looking forward to reminiscing with you soon! And something tells me you’ll be finding your way back home."
Former MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer's agent Rachel Luba acknowledged the two-time World Series winner's career:
"Congrats on an amazing career Brandon!"
Veteran Cardinals catcher and World Series winner Willson Contreras showed his appreciation for his ex-teammate.
"What a great guy," he wrote.
Brandon Crawford's family reacts to his MLB retirement
Brandon Crawford's wife Jalynne has been by the veteran slugger's side throughout his MLB career since tying the Knot in November 2011.
She penned an endearing message for her husband on his decision to retire, writing:
"It was the most beautiful ride watching you live out your childhood dreams. I loved having a front row seat to every moment and memory with you! 🫶 Looking forward to this next chapter with our family! Thank you to the @sfgiants and @cardinals for everything! Thank you baseball for blessing our family with all the memories we will cherish in our hearts! You @therealbcraw35 will forever be my favorite baseball player of all time! I love YOU Brandon!"
Brandon Crawford's sister Amy, who's married to New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, reacted to the news by posting throwback pictures from their childhood while rooting for the Giants.
