“As much yours as it is mine”: Ryan Zimmerman’s No. 11 retired by Washington Nationals
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Ryan Zimmerman becomes the first person to have his jersey number retired at the National Park. Mr National, Nationals’ first Draft pick, Employee No. 11 was Washington Nationals’ team leader across the statistical categories.
After debuting with the Washington Nationals in 2005, Zimmerman retired as the franchise (Nationals/Expos) leader in games played (1,799), hits (1,846), runs scored (963), RBIs (1,061), doubles (417), home runs (284) and total bases (3,159). He hoarded a .277/.341/.475 career slash line with a .816 OPS, while winning the 2019 World Series and securing two All-Star selections, two Silver Slugger Awards and a Gold Glove Award.
“When you look up that No. 11, I hope it gives you the same feeling I get inside,” an affection-filled Ryan Zimmerman told the crowd at Nationals Park. “You should because it’s as much yours as it is mine.”
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Legend Ryan Zimmerman honoured by Washington Nationals with jersey No. 11 retirement
Just four months after Ryan Zimmerman announced his retirement from the game he played as a player for the Washington Nationals in the Major League from 2005 to ’21, the Nationals honoured him with a two-day event at Nationals Park. The retirement ceremony was very emotional for the legend as he not only has an audience but also the current team and his colleagues alongside him to feel the honour the team had bestowed upon him.
Ryan Zimmerman’s legacy was secured in Nationals culture on Saturday, before a 10-inning 2-1 loss to the Phillies, when his name and number were unveiled along the first-base side overlooking the ballpark he called home for 16 seasons.
“I talk about going 1-0 every day and winning your day,” manager Dave Martinez said. “Ryan Zimmerman won his day, and today, he is going 1-0.”
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“I think that’s the coolest part, seeing the people I haven’t seen in a long time,” Ryan Zimmerman said. “I feel like I’m getting ready for a wedding today. Everyone says at a wedding, ‘You never know when this many people are going to be in the same room again, maybe ever.’ I honestly feel like it’s kind of like that.”
“Nobody thinks this is going to happen, nobody expects this to happen,” Ryan Zimmerman said of the number retirement. “You don’t take it for granted, you appreciate it and you just want to continue to do things to help the organization, help the community. It doesn’t stop after today.”
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