"Heyward hit .255 with 186 career home runs and 125 stolen bases while accumulating five gold glove awards. He also finished second in rookie of the year voting in 2010."
"His most famous moment may have come in the weight room during Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, where he gathered his team together during a rain delay."
"After his '114-win' speech, the Cubs went on to beat Cleveland, 8-7, in 10 innings, ending a 108-year championship drought for the franchise."
Jason Heyward officially retired after a 16-year career in Major League Baseball. He played for five teams, starting with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and ending with the San Diego Padres. Heyward won a World Series with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and signed the largest contract in franchise history. He was known for his defensive skills, earning five Gold Glove awards, and was a positive influence in every clubhouse. Heyward also opened a youth baseball academy in Chicago, which he will focus on post-retirement.
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