DETROIT — After a 21-year career, Miguel Cabrera retired from baseball after the final game of the Detroit Tigers' season on Sunday.
The twelve-time MLB All-Star left behind him a legacy that few will ever hope to achieve.
To honor his time as a Detroit Tiger, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared Oct. 1 to be "Miguel 'Miggy' Cabrera Day."
Cabrera only played for two teams during his extensive career, the Florida Marlins (2003-07) and the Detroit Tigers (2008-23).
In his rookie season, Cabrera won his one and only World Series Title, defeating the New York Yankees and landing himself on the cover of ESPN Magazine following the win.
As a Tiger, Cabrera made an appearance at the World Series in 2012, but lost to the San Francisco Giants.
Despite never picking up a ring with the Tigers, Cabrera still left his mark on the Motor City that will have a lasting impact on the franchise and the State of Michigan.
"Miguel Cabrera's contributions extend beyond the diamond through his community involvement and philanthropy. Supporting youth sports, humanitarian efforts in Haiti, educational scholarships, and joining Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to promote COVID-19 vaccinations in Michigan are just a few examples of Miguel Cabrera’s outstanding dedication to community, education, and public health," Whitmer wrote in her declaration.
Some of Miggy's highlights over the years include:
- 12× All-Star
- World Series champion
- 2× AL MVP
- AL Triple Crown
- 7× Silver Slugger Award
- 2× AL Hank Aaron Award
- 4× AL batting champion
- 2× AL home run leader
- 2× AL RBI leader
You can read the entire declaration by Whitmer here.
And while Miggy may no longer be in the batter's box, he still has a place in the Detroit Tigers organization as special assistant to team president Scott Harris.
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