(Fort Myers, FL) -- Nomar Garciaparra is retiring from baseball, but will stay close to the sport. The 36-year-old announced his retirement at the Boston Red Sox' Spring Training facility in Fort Myers, Florida, after signing a one-day minor league contract with his original major league team. The six-time All-Star will become an analyst with ESPN.
Garciaparra was the AL Rookie of the Year with Boston in 1997 and won two AL batting titles over his 14-year career. Garciaparra spent most of his time at shortstop and was a .313 lifetime hitter with 229 home runs and 936 RBI. Garciaparra played nine seasons with Boston, and also saw time with the Dodgers, Cubs and A's. Despite being traded by the Sox to the Cubs at the trade deadline in 2004, Boston elected to give Garciaparra a World Series ring at the conclusion of its title-winning season.
Nomar Garciaparra says he got his wish to call it a career while wearing a Boston uniform.
Nomar Garciaparra says the Boston faithful are great.
Nomar Garciaparra says Boston still feels like home to him.
Nomar Garciaparra says he's headed to the broadcast booth.
Red Sox Executive Vice President and General Manager Theo Epstein says it was only right for Garciaparra to retire with Boston, despite being traded from the team.
