Former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson announces his retirement after 10 years in the majors

CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 American League batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has announced his retirement after 10 years in Major League Baseball. Anderson, 33, made the decision on Monday, stating that his body no longer functioned as it once did, despite his best efforts to train and recover.

In his 991-game career, Anderson batted .276, hit 98 home runs, drove in 350 runs, and stole 122 bases for the White Sox from 2016 to 2023. He also played brief stints with the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels. Anderson cited the physical toll of the game, as well as personal struggles including the loss of a close friend and the birth of his child, as factors leading to his retirement.

He expressed mixed emotions about his decision, acknowledging that he will miss playing but feeling overall happiness about being able to live life on his own terms. The White Sox will pay tribute to Anderson before their September 17 game against Detroit by wearing the Nike City Connect "Southside" uniforms for the first time this season.