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White Sox Outfielder Michael A. Taylor Announces Retirement After 12 Seasons
Michael A. Taylor, a 12-year MLB veteran and 2019 World Series champion, retires to focus on family after hitting 109 home runs and stealing 128 bases in his career.
- On Sunday, Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement before the season finale against the Washington Nationals, reflecting emotionally on his last year.
- Taylor decided a few months ago to retire to spend more time with his wife, Brianna, and their two young children after praying and discussing the choice.
- The 12-year veteran finished with a.232 career average, 109 homers and 128 steals, winning a Gold Glove in 2021 and citing the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series as his favorite memory.
- Taylor said his playing decision is final and he hopes to pursue coaching eventually, while White Sox manager Will Venable praised him as the quiet leader who shaped team culture.
- Taylor's retirement closes a journeyman arc that included Washington Nationals , Kansas City , Minnesota , Pittsburgh , and a February signing with the White Sox.
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White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announces retirement before final game at Nationals Park
The Gold Glove-winning Lake Forest native and World Series champion called it a career at the ballpark where it started for him.
·Chicago, United States
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White Sox OF Michael A. Taylor announces retirement
Michael A. Taylor, a 2019 World Series champion and 2021 Gold Glove winner, is retiring following Sunday's Chicago White Sox game in Washington.
·Georgia, United States
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