Summary
Jason Heyward, a professional baseball player, announced his retirement after a 16-year career. Playing a key role in helping the Chicago Cubs win the World Series in 2016, he also received five Gold Glove awards. Heyward plans to stay involved in baseball by mentoring young players.
Key Facts
- Jason Heyward played professional baseball for 16 years.
- He helped the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years in 2016.
- Heyward won five Gold Glove awards, which recognize excellent fielding.
- He retired at age 36 and announced it on MLB Network's "MLB Central" show.
- He gave a famous speech during a 2016 World Series game that inspired his team to win.
- Heyward played for several teams, including the Cubs, Braves, Cardinals, Dodgers, Astros, and Padres.
- He ended his career with a .255 batting average and 186 home runs.
