In the world of sports, season after season, big and loud personalities dominate it, and many have been hailed and praised for having taken their leagues and teams to greater heights, such as Jean Segura. Then, some are quiet, do not trend on social media, and still have the same impact, if not more; they get the job done. If you are a true baseball fan, you will notice, admire, and see how these types of players change the narrative about sports and stillness. It is not everyone who needs to make noise. In the stillness of their impact, they will one day make a name for themselves and leave a legacy.
Most careers come with blasts and noise, and while some do not, this is why
Appreciation is not always common in the world of sports, even for those who might have been regarded as one of the greatest. Sometimes a few criticisms might come here and there, but it is quite normal for good sportsmen and their leadership skills to go unnoticed, sometimes, until the right moment or time. Because we have normalised public praise, private praise is significant, and private players do get the same reward at the end.
While the world of baseball did not lift him to the skies, this baseball player played a significant role. He was one who never made the headlines daily; however, he was reliable and flexible, punctual and a favourite, to say the least. We are talking of 12 seasons of consistency, love, passion, and having to play for many organisations; this player has left his fingerprints there, and today, he receives his flowers as he bids farewell.
After 12 solid seasons, Jean Segura decides to hang up his bat
With a solid 12 seasons of continuous hard work, Jean Segura has announced his retirement. Because of this, he is regarded as one of the most respected baseball athletes; while it could be a bittersweet moment, he saw it fit to tap into a new chapter of his life. Furthermore, his retirement was announced by his agency when they shared it on Instagram; it read,
“Jean Segura has announced his retirement after 12 seasons spent with the Angels, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Mariners, Phillies and Marlins. He was an All-Star in 2013 and 2018.”
A breakdown of his career timeline and the organisations he played for:
- In 2013, when he became an All-Star, he was with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- He was with the Arizona Diamondbacks when he led the National League with 203 hits in 2016.
- In 2018, he played for the Seattle Mariners, and it was the second time as an All-Star.
- In the year 2023 was the last time he was part of a major league, the Miami Marlins.
Segura’s retirement hits different
While retirements usually make it into the headlines and posts on social media, their meaning does not deteriorate when it is quiet and less public, especially in the case of Jean Segura. It is a sign that his strength came with humility, showing up, respecting his work, and maintaining a quiet and collected career. Just a young boy from the Dominican Republic to an MLB millionaire, the journey was not easy, but definitely worth it.
You would think that because Jean Segura played for many organisations, perhaps he lost his touch or control, but reports state that he has shown consistency throughout his career, everywhere he has played. Now that this chapter and season of his life have come to an end, he finished his career with 1,545 hits, 513 RBI, 110 home runs, and 211 stolen bases in 1,413 games. While his legacy will not be a global announcement, those he touched, that being his team, coaches, organisations, and those near him, can testify that he was indeed a leader one can look up to in the baseball world.
