Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta officially retired from baseball via Instagram on Wednesday.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta officially retired from baseball via Instagram on Wednesday.
“I want to formally announce my retirement from baseball,” Peralta wrote via his Instagram.
“I want to thank God for all of the blessings he has given me, for giving me the best parents and sisters who always supported me. For my wonderful wife and beautiful kids who were always with me and supported me unconditionally.
“Thank you to the Arizona Diamondbacks organization for making my dreams come true, believing in me and giving me the opportunity to play the best baseball in the world – MLB. I also want to thank all of the other organizations that were a part of my career; Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.
“Thank you to Dave McKay for making me a Gold Glover, and thank you to Jose Amado for making me a Silver Slugger. And of course, thank you to all of the fans were always so special with me.
“It was a lot of years of hard work, dedication and discipline, and I can now say with my head up that ‘I did it.’ The Freight Train has reached his final destination – HOME. Thank You BASEBALL!”
When Did David Peralta Play for the Dodgers?
Peralta joined the Dodgers on a one-year, $6.5 million deal ahead of the 2023 season.
He played 133 games for the Dodgers during the season, posting a .675 OPS with seven home runs and 55 RBIs.
Peralta spent most of his time in MLB in the NL West, spending nine seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks before heading to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022. After leaving the Dodgers, he also played for the San Diego Padres.
The outfielder didn’t sign with an MLB team ahead of the 2025 season, and most recently featured for Bravos de Margarita in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League.
In his career, Peralta hit 125 home runs and recorded 569 RBIs, and had a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove award.
Dodgers Nation wishes David Peralta the best in his retirement.
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