Longtime Phillies Shortstop Officially Retires After 19 Years in Professional Baseball

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Former Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis announced his retirement from baseball on his Instagram. Galvis spent seven seasons with the Phillies and made his debut with the team in 2012.
"What was once a dream has come true, and now it's over," Galvis wrote on Instagram, accompanied by a highlight reel. "After 19 years in professional baseball, my baseball career is coming to an end. Thanks to all my family and friends who have always supported me throughout these years. Thanks to all the coaches who helped me achieve my dream since I was a child. Thanks to the various organizations that gave me the opportunity to represent their jerseys."
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 04: Shortstop Freddy Galvis #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies leaps over Joe Panik #12 of the San Francisco Giants after getting the force out at second base on a ball hit...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 04: Shortstop Freddy Galvis #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies leaps over Joe Panik #12 of the San Francisco Giants after getting the force out at second base on a ball hit by Orlando Calixte #46 during the eighth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on June 4, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Giants 9-7. MoreGalvis started 613 games for the Phillies in his career. He played 508 games as a shortstop for the organization. He was never known for his offense, but recorded a plus-25 outs above average since 2016, which is when Baseball Savant started tracking data.
Galvis also played for the San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles in his big league career. He played his final big league game with the Phillies in 2021. He has played professional baseball all over the world.
He has played in the Venezuelan Winter League, Caribbean Series, Nippon Professional Baseball and Mexican League.
He finished his MLB career with a .246/.292/.387 slash line, 109 home runs, 426 RBIs and 57 stolen bases. Galvis may not go down as a legend in Phillies history, but he was a staple of their team for the greater part of the 2010s.
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