India, Sept. 30 -- Garrett Cooper, the veteran first baseman and 2022 MLB All-Star, has announced his retirement from professional baseball. The 33-year-old shared the news with his fans in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.

Cooper, in his social media post, wrote, "After 13 years, including 8 unforgettable years in the Big Leagues, it is time to officially hang up my cleats."

He said baseball has been his life for as long as he can remember, and added, "I am grateful for what it gave me, I am proud of what I gave back. Here is to what is next."

The Milwaukee Brewers drafted Cooper in the sixth round in 2013 out of Auburn. He debuted in the MLB in 2017 with the New York Yankees, making 13 short appearances with a .326 average. ...