Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera, Legendary Triple Crown Winner, Announces Retirement
In a press conference held on the 15th (16th Japan time), Tigers outfielder Miguel Cabrera, who boasts an illustrious career as the Triple Crown winner of 2012, revealed that he will retire at the end of this season. Describing his career as “perfect,” the 40-year-old shared his thoughts on Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani, expressing his belief that Ohtani will be the next to achieve the coveted Triple Crown title.
Cabrera’s playful antics with Ohtani during the game have created quite a buzz, further highlighting his admiration for the Japanese superstar. Coincidentally, these three games in Anaheim mark Cabrera’s final appearances as an active player. Despite Ohtani’s absence from the starting lineup due to right side pain for the 11th consecutive game, Cabrera couldn’t help but cheer him on, amusingly pleading, “It’s good for us. Rest for three more days, Ohtani! Don’t do it!”
It was on July 27th (July 28th) that Ohtani achieved his first hit in the majors during the first game of a doubleheader against the Tigers. In the subsequent game, Ohtani displayed an exceptional level of talent by hitting multiple home runs. Recalling the jaw-dropping moment, Cabrera stated, “That was crazy. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the home run fly off his bat. It was something unprecedented. Though it was against us, I feel honored to witness such a remarkable feat.”
As this season marks his 21st year in the major leagues, Cabrera’s career is nothing short of impressive. With a remarkable total of 3,162 hits and 510 home runs, he reflects on his journey with complete contentment, stating, “It’s been a perfect career. I have no complaints. I am grateful to God for allowing me to experience this remarkable journey. Winning the World Series has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid. It’s my favorite memory, followed closely by winning the Triple Crown.”
(By Masaya Kotani)
Cabrera, who won the Triple Crown in 2012, will retire at the end of this season, saying, “It was a perfect career.”
■ Tigers 11-2 Angels (Japan time 16th, Anaheim)
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Tigers outfielder Miguel Cabrera, who will retire at the end of this season, spoke to the press on the 15th (16th Japan time) before the game against the Angels, and talked about Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani. The 40-year-old hero, who won the Triple Crown in 2012, was looking forward to taking the title in the future, saying, “He’s the next Triple Crown winner!”
His fun of Ohtani during the game has become a hot topic, and his family is also a fan of Ohtani. Three games in a row in Anaheim, his last game as an active player. On this day, Ohtani was left out of the starting lineup for 11 consecutive games due to right side pain, but he said, “It’s good for us. It’s good. Ohtani, rest for three more days! Don’t do it! ” I begged.
Ohtani hit his first hit in the majors on July 27 (July 28) in the first game of a doubleheader against the Tigers. In the second game, he showed a different level of activity with multiple home runs. “That was crazy,” Cabrera said. “When I saw the home run after I pitched it, I couldn’t believe it. It was something I had never seen before. I’m glad I got to see it, but I’m happy because it’s against us.” “It wasn’t, but I was honored to see it,” he said, wide-eyed.
This season is his 21st year in the major leagues. He has had a great career with a total of 3,162 hits and 510 home runs. “It’s been a perfect career. I have no complaints. I’m thankful to God that I’ve been able to have this career. I’m happy. (My favorite memory is) winning the World Series. It’s been a dream to me since I was. little.” The first was winning the World Series, and the second was winning the Triple Crown.”
(Masaya Kotani)
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