"Baseball, I was just four years old when I fell in love with you,"
"From the moment I first put on that catcher's gear, I knew this game would be part of me forever. Every inning, every pitch, every moment behind the plate has been a blessing. For 34 years, I've had the honor of wearing that gear - and for the last 15, doing it at the highest level. Today, it's time to hang them up and officially call it a career."
Martin Maldonado announced his retirement after 15 Major League seasons. He made the announcement on his Instagram page and expressed gratitude to family, fans, teammates, coaches, and others who supported him. Maldonado said he fell in love with baseball at age four and that wearing catcher's gear made the game part of his identity. He described every inning, pitch, and moment behind the plate as a blessing. Maldonado noted he wore catching gear for 34 years and spent the last 15 years playing at the highest level. He declared it time to hang up the gear and end his career.
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