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.
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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.
— Cole Payne (@brngnthepayne) January 5, 2024
Thank you, Michael Brantley. https://t.co/cSyqPkvdVU pic.twitter.com/DTCjfRczIh
This is not to say he will be a lock for the Hall, but Michael Brantley's career will be fun to look back at when he makes the ballot.
— JF (@HirotoSplitter) January 5, 2024
I can’t believe Michael Brantley is retiring , always a favorite of mine 🥺
— Sarah (@SarahVal94) January 5, 2024
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
— Michael Reghi (@MichaelReghi) January 5, 2024
Professional Hitting™️ won’t ever be the same.
— APOLLO MEDIA (@ApolloHOU) January 5, 2024
We’ll miss you, Uncle Mike! pic.twitter.com/1sSx2J3B6R
WE’LL MISS YOU UNCLE MIKE pic.twitter.com/hrXwbD3uB0
— 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.
— em (@emilyestrada39) January 5, 2024
THANK YOU for the memories. thank you for your contribution to Houston. Go enjoy your time will your family. FOREVER A ASTRO 🧡 #loveyoualways pic.twitter.com/uat2RXgS4M
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