“Still a better player than Anthony Rendon” – Fans react as 4x Gold Glove winner Eric Hosmer RETIRES after 13 seasons

Eric Hosmer was former All-Star and won the 2015 World Series with the Kansas City Royals.

“Still a better player than Anthony Rendon” – Fans react as 4x Gold Glove winner Eric Hosmer RETIRES after 13 seasons

Eric Hosmer (Image via NBC Sports)

On Wednesday, four-time gold glove award winner Eric Hosmer announced his retirement from MLB after 13 seasons. The former All-Star first baseman last appeared for the Chicago Cubs in the 2023 season where he managed just two home runs and 14 RBIs.

Despite this poor campaign, he is widely remembered for his time with the Kansas City Royals. Hosmer played a key part in the Royals 2015 World Series triumph and now retires with one championship ring from his career.

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The 34-year-old baseball star informed about his decision on his social media account. While his story as a player officially ends here, he will remain connected to the sport through his new podcast project and launch his own company “MoonBall Media“.

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Excited to take on this new challenge, MoonBall Media, and our first project, The Diggin’ Deep Podcast. The playing days are unfortunately over but I’m committed to giving back to the baseball community that shaped my life.

Eric Hosmer on his retirement and future plans as per MLB.com.

Apart from his time with the Royals and Cubs, he also had stints with the Boston Red Sox and the San Diego Padres. After winning his fourth Gold Glove in 2017, he became a free agent and joined the Padres on a eight-year, $144 million contract.

However, Hosmer was unable to replicate the heroics he had during his time at the Royals with the Padres. In 2019, he led NL first baseman with the most fielding errors in 14. In 2022, he was traded to the Red Sox where he spent one season before he joined the Cubs last time out.

MLB fans thrown in mixed reactions as Eric Hosmer hangs up his spikes

Fans on social media where a bit stunned to see Eric Hosmer announce his retirement from MLB. This message of him soon led to a widespread of mixed reactions on social media.

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Eric Hosmer (Image via San Diego Union-Tribune)

While some fans congratulated him for his career, a section of Royals fans thanked him for his services. Others trolled him for his performances with the Padres.

One fan on the other hand compared him to Los Angeles Angels’ star Anthony Rendon and wrote, “Still a better player than Anthony Rendon“. This came after Rendon once again dropped a huge take on the sport recently.

Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, check out some of the top ones from X below:

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Hosmer now turns his attention to his post-retirement life. Several fans are now eager to see what he will bring to the table with his new projects in the upcoming 2024 season.

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