ST. LOUIS -- David Freese, the hometown hero who etched himself in Cardinals history with a pair of swings one October night in 2011, has called it a career. After hinting throughout the season that this would likely be his last, Freese, 36, made his decision to retire official with a Twitter post on Saturday.

When did Freese retire?

He played for the Angels for two seasons before signing with the Pirates in March 2016. The Pirates traded Freese to the Dodgers in 2018, and he retired after the 2019 season.

What does David Freese do now?

Ironically, Freese now lives in Texas, among Texas Rangers fans he terrorized in the World Series. And he does get reminded of that fact from time to time.

Where did Freese retire?

Freese, the star of the 2011 World Series win by the Cardinals, ended his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers after last season.

How old is Yadi?

The 39-year-old St. Louis Cardinals catcher made the announcement Wednesday, a day after signing a one-year contract for the 2022 season. “It's hard to keep up in this game to a high level,” Molina said. “When you're 39, it's tough.

David Freese retires after 11 major league seasons

How can I contact David Freese?

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Who was the 2011 World Series MVP?

As an tribute to World Series MVP David Freese and the home run he hit to win Game 6 of the 2011 World Series and catapult the Cardinals to their 11th championship, the all inclusive-seats near the batter's eye, that grass lawn sloping up from the center field wall toward the scoreboard, will be renamed.

When did David Freese win the World Series?

David Freese's heroic Game 6

Game 6 of the 2011 World Series is on the short list of wildest contests in World Series history, with the Cardinals prevailing 10-9 in 11 innings.

When did Chase Utley retire?

Utley, who played nearly 13 years in Philadelphia, retired after the 2018 season. He announced his decision last July, saying he wanted to be a full-time father to sons Benjamin and Maxwell. Since retiring, Utley has left baseball behind him.

Who won 2011 World Series?

The 107th edition of World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff played between the American League (AL) champion Texas Rangers and the National League (NL) champion St. Louis Cardinals; the Cardinals defeated the Rangers in 7 games to win their 11th World Series championship and their first since 2006.

Who was David Freese traded for?

Pittsburgh Pirates signed David Freese as a free agent. Pittsburgh Pirates traded David Freese to Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Jesus Valdez.

Who does Albert Pujols play for?

When the Los Angeles Dodgers inked Albert Pujols to a deal in mid-May shortly after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, some wondered exactly what the 41-year-old Pujols still had left in the tank.

What year did David Freese graduate high school?

David Richard Freese (pronounced "FREEZE")... Wife's name is Mairin... Has one son; Kai Patrick (11/16/17)... Is a 2001 graduate of Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Missouri, where he was named a first-team all-conference, all-metro and all-state as a senior...