Baseball player Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star and former batting champion for the Chicago White Sox, has announced his retirement after a decade in the major leagues. The decision was announced on August 10, 2026, with the athlete claiming that the sport had stopped giving him pleasure.
In a video call with journalists, Anderson said: “There were many complicated moments.” He explained that he had reached a stage where the ability to enjoy the game disappeared. “I still enjoy baseball; however, it has caused me a lot of distress. Therefore, returning to play is not an option for me at this time.”
At the age of 33, Anderson had his last appearance in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game with the Los Angeles Angels. Last season, he posted a .205 average in 31 games played.
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Picked 17th overall in the 2013 MLB draft, Anderson wore the White Sox for eight starting seasons. During that period, he maintained a batting average over .300 for four straight years. In 2019, the player hit an impressive .335 average, leading all major leagues, as well as being nominated for the American League All-Star in 2021 and 2022.
The Chicago White Sox announced that they will pay tribute to the athlete. The celebration will take place before a match scheduled for September 17th.
Tim Anderson finished his professional career with a .276 batting average. His numbers include 98 home runs, 350 runs batted in (RBIs) and 122 stolen bases, accumulated in 991 games with the White Sox, Miami Marlins and Angels. In 2020, he was awarded the Silver Slugger Award.