Tim Anderson retires after 10 MLB seasons, opens up on difficult final years
Former MLB shortstop Tim Anderson has announced his retirement after a 10-season career, citing physical decline and mental exhaustion. The Chicago White Sox plan to honor the former All-Star during a September game.
Why it matters
Anderson was a prominent figure in baseball, and his retirement highlights the physical and mental toll professional athletes face at the end of their careers.
Tim Anderson is retiring from Major League Baseball after 10 seasons. The former Chicago White Sox shortstop, who won the 2019 American League batting title and made two All-Star teams, announced the decision Monday at age 33. Anderson said he tried to get his body back to where it once was, but could not. His last MLB appearance came with the Los Angeles Angels on May 25, 2025.Tim Anderson explains why he is retiring after 10 MLB seasonsAnderson spent eight seasons with the White Sox before playing for the Miami Marlins and Angels. Across 991 games, he hit .276 with 98 home runs, 350 RBIs and 122 stolen bases. He became one of Chicago’s most recognizable players during his best years and won the batting title in 2019 after hitting .335.His two All-Star selections came in 2021 and 2022. Anderson also won a Silver Slugger Award in 2020.
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