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McCann announces retirement: ‘This is it for me’ (0: 46)
Brian McCann says his goal to return to the postseason with the Braves has been accomplished, and following elimination, he plans to retire and be with his family. (0: 46)
Atlanta BravescatcherBrian McCannsaid Wednesday that he is retiring after (major league seasons.)
McCann, 35, revealed his plans after Atlanta’s 13 – 1 loss to the visitingSt. Louis Cardinalsin the decisive Game 5 of the National League Division Series.
“This is it for me,” he told reporters in the locker room, saying he made the decision about a month and a half ago. “I’m going to go home and be a dad and play with those kids.”
The Georgia native began his career with nine seasons with the Braves and was named an All-Star seven times before moving to theNew York Yankeesin 2014. He won the World Series in 2017 after a trade to theHouston Astros
Former teammates Chipper Jones andAlex Bregmanwere among those who quickly paid tribute to McCann via Twitter.
To one of my favorite teammates ever ….. congrats on a fabulous career! Thanks for keeping me young and keeping me from retiring a couple yrs earlier. Ur a true pro, a leader of men, a great father and a best friend! Have a great retirement, Brian McCann! Ur the best out there
– Chipper Jones (@RealCJ 10)October 10, 2019
Brian McCann is one of the best catchers to ever play the game but also the best dude I met in Professional Baseball. Love you bro.
– Alex Bregman (@ ABREG_1) (October) , 2019
McCann re-signed with Atlanta as a free agent last November to play for manager Brian Snitker, who was his manager at Double-A Mississippi when the Braves first called him up directly to the majors in 2005.
“Yeah, he knew,” McCann said of Snitker. “I’ve known him for a long, long time. He was my Double-A manager. Being able to do this with him as my manager is something I’ll always remember.”
A six-time Silver Slugger, McCann passed 1, 000 career RBIs in his final season. He finished with a career. 262 average, 282 home runs and 1, 018 RBIs. This season, he hit. 249 with 12 homers and (RBIs in) games.
“This is everything that I wanted to do,” McCann said. “I wanted to come back and get a chance at the postseason.”
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