MLB veteran Mitch Moreland announces retirement

Mar. 10—Mitch Moreland made his retirement official this week, confirming the news to WEEI.com. The Amory native and former Mississippi State standout did not play in 2022.

Over 12 seasons with Texas, Boston, San Diego and Oakland, he played in 1,260 big league games. He was a key piece in the lineup for the Rangers during a 2010 run to the World Series and and then for the Red Sox as they won it all in 2018.

Moreland made an All-Star Game appearance in 2018 and won a Gold Glove in 2016.

After graduating from Amory in 2004, he went on to have a stellar career with Mississippi State. He starred as a pitcher and slugger during the Bulldogs' run to the College World Series in 2007.

In 2018, a sign honoring his career achievements was erected in his hometown of Amory.