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Eric John Hosmer (born October 24, 1989) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs . A highly touted prospect coming out of American Heritage High School in Florida, Hosmer was described as a "left-handed ...
Eric Hosmer Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Position: First Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 6-4 , 226lb (193cm, 102kg) Born: October 24, 1989 in South Miami, FL. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. 1x All-Star. 2015 World Series. 4x Gold Glove. Silver Slugger. AS MVP. 35 30 30 35 51.
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Eric Hosmer is a first baseman who played for the Kansas City Royals and the San Diego Padres from 2011 to 2023. He won the World Series, the AL MVP, the Gold Glove, and the Silver Slugger awards, and had a career batting average of .276.
Feb 22, 2024 · The former Padre and Royals star announced his retirement on social media, citing his lack of commitment and satisfaction. Hosmer played for four teams in his career, but never won a World Series or lived up to his big contract with San Diego.
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Feb 21, 2024 · The former Royals star and World Series champion announced his retirement on social media, saying he wants to give back to the baseball community. Hosmer played for three teams in his career, hitting .276 with 198 homers and 893 RBIs.
Feb 21, 2024 · The former Royals and Padres first baseman announced his retirement on his new podcast, \"Diggin' Deep,\" which he launched with former pitcher Peter Moylan and coach Justin Su’a. Hosmer, who won a World Series with the Royals in 2015, played 13 seasons in the majors and signed a $144 million deal with the Padres in 2017.
Feb 21, 2024 · The former first baseman and World Series champion calls it quits after 13 seasons in the big leagues. He also played for the Red Sox and Cubs, and launched a media company with his former teammate.
