Adrian Beltre retires

[backwardsk]

One of my favorite non-Orioles.  What a great career.

[Frobby]

Wow, I hadn’t expected that.   Beltre was still a productive player to the end (2.2 rWAR in 2018).    Kudos to him for quitting while he was still ahead, that’s a rare thing these days.   He should be a first ballot Hall of Famer.

[ShaneDawg85]

Wow, definitely a shocker here.  Even approaching 40, I thought he would hang on for another year or two for a shot at 500 home runs.  But, good on him for recognizing the best time for him to call it quits.  Without a doubt, should be a first ballot hall of famer.  On the list of greatest third basemen of all-time, he's right up there in that next level down from Mike Schmidt.  

[Palmoripken]

He will and should be a first ballot guy. Always felt he was underrated by the average fan. Props to a great career and good luck in retirement.

[bobmc]

On 11/20/2018 at 6:19 AM, backwardsk said:

One of my favorite non-Orioles.  What a great career.

Some funny moments at Beltre's ceremony: