Former White Sox outfielder, 33, announces immediate retirement from baseball
One-third of the White Sox's historic "all-Garcia outfield" is calling it a career
Willy Garcia, a 33-year-old former outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, announced his immediate retirement from baseball on August 12, 2023. Garcia, who played professionally for 15 years, made his MLB debut with the White Sox in April 2017 after being claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He spent the first seven years of his pro career with the Pirates organization.
In his only major league season, Garcia batted .238/.305/.400 in 119 plate appearances, playing all three outfield positions. After being released by the White Sox in March 2018, he continued his career in various Caribbean Leagues and independent North American clubs, with his final domestic stint for the Atlantic League's Charleston (W.V.)
Dirty Birds in 2024. Garcia thanked his teams, family, friends, and teammates for their support throughout his 16-year career and expressed his intention to assist children and share his knowledge. Garcia's retirement follows that of shortstop Tim Anderson, marking the second White Sox player from the 2017 season to announce their departure from professional baseball.
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