Juan Pierre Calls It A Career After 14 MLB Seasons
MIAMI (AP/CBS) — Outfielder Juan Pierre has announced his retirement after a 14-year major-league career that included a World Series championship with the 2003 Florida Marlins. Pierre played for six teams during his career including the Rockies, Marlins, Cubs, White Sox, Dodgers and Phillies.
Pierre ranks 18th in career stolen bases with 614. He was a .295 hitter who finished with 2,217 hits.
He batted .247 in 113 games with the Marlins in his final season in 2013. He announced his retirement Friday at age 37.
The Alabama native played in every game from 2003 to 2007. He batted over .300 six times, scored at least 100 runs three times and stole over 60 bases three times.
Pierre spent the 2012 season in Philadelphia. He appeared in 130 games that season as he batted .307 with a .351 on base percentage. He also swiped 37 bases to go along with 121 hits.
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