Houston Astros designated hitter Michael Brantley (23) reacts after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, June 25, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) (Noah K. Murray, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
Astros fans, locally and nationally are emotional after outfielder Michael Brantley, who announced his retirement Friday morning after 15 MLB seasons, including five of those seasons with Houston.
Brantley will walk away from baseball as a world champion.
As for what’s next, Brantley told MLB.com that he plans to spend more time with his two children and become a Little League baseball coach.
Astros fans reacted to Brantley’s retirement. You can see their reactions from social media below:
In 2018, you set aside time from shagging fly balls to have a long conversation with my brother and I, and made a lifelong baseball fan out of me. Still have the calendar hanging in my room today.
Congratulations to 2005 Fort Pierce Central grad Michael Brantley on his illustrious major league career! Once a Cobra, Always a Cobra! pic.twitter.com/FXqLK87psG
— Fort Pierce Central High School Cobras Baseball (@FPCBaseball2023) January 5, 2024
Tremendous career, Michael Brantley! One of MLB’s very best hitters, who used the ‘old school’ approach at the plate. Contact hitter, who used the entire field to establish his hitting style. Ultimate ‘Pro’s Pro’! Need more like him @MLB
— julia morales stan account 👑 (@astrosbatgirl) January 5, 2024
A retired CHAMP. One of the most professional hitters ever, It's been a pleasure watching you Uncle Mike play. THANK YOU for the memories. thank you for your contribution to Houston. Go enjoy your time will your family. FOREVER A ASTRO 🧡 #loveyoualwayspic.twitter.com/uat2RXgS4M
A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.