Former Yankees Infielder, 36, Announces Immediate Retirement From MLB
A 36-year-old infielder who last played for the Cubs in 2025, the last of eight seasons in MLB, announced his retirement.
Jon Berti, a former infielder for the New York Yankees, has announced his immediate retirement from Major League Baseball. Berti, who last played for the Chicago Cubs in 2025, made his MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018. He spent time with the Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, and Chicago Cubs over the course of his eight-season career.
Berti played a significant role in the Marlins' 2020 and 2023 National League Wild Card victories, and contributed with the Yankees in their 2024 World Series-winning season. His career included appearances at various positions, with a focus on his defensive skills. Known for his speed, Berti led MLB in stolen bases in 2022. In his MLB career, Berti posted a .256 batting average, .333 on-base percentage, and .357 slugging percentage in 512 regular season games.
He expressed gratitude for the opportunities and experiences he gained during his 15-year journey in professional baseball.
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