All-Star Member of 2016 Cubs World Series Team Announces Retirement

2016 MLB All-Star outfielder and World Series champion Dexter Fowler announced his retirement Tuesday morning on Twitter.

14-year Major League outfielder Dexter Fowler is calling it a career. The 2016 National League All-Star and World Series champion announced his retirement on Twitter Tuesday morning.

Fowler played 14 seasons for the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels. As a member of the Cubs in 2016, he was named a starter in the 2016 MLB All-Star Game and was a part of a team that won its first World Series since 1908.

Fowler released the following statement Tuesday morning:

"It's here. I'm hanging up my cleats. From an 18-year-old draft pick in Colorado to a 'vet' in Anaheim — there are a few things I will never forget ... Getting THAT call to the big leagues in September 2008. Wow. My world was spinning. My first 'you've been traded to Houston' heart pounding call.

"The feeling of bliss while hearing the words 'All-Star'. Never knew what it felt like to be that guy! Forever grateful. Soaking wet and freezing on the field with tears in my eyes after winning the World Series in Chicago. The comfort of calling St. Louis home and being a Red Bird. Today is one of those moments where you metaphorically step down from your throne with a standing ovation, tip of the cap, and the world stops spinning. I'm mostly proud to look back at my career knowing that I played the game the right way and did my best to make a positive impact beyond the win.

"Denver, Houston, Chicago, St. Louis and Anaheim ... My family, friends, teammates, and staff. Thank you for 14 years. I gave you my all."

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