Longtime catcher Mitch Garver retires after 10 seasons

(SEATTLE)- After playing 10 seasons in the Major Leagues, Mitch Garver has retired, Garver told MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer via text message on Thursday, according to mariners.com.

Garver, 35, has called it a career with a World Series ring and a Silver Slugger Award under his belt. The catcher and designated hitter was a key contributor to the Rangers’ first World Series title in 2023, posting an .870 OPS in 87 regular-season games before coming through with three home runs and 14 RBIs in the postseason.

In total, Garver recorded a career .229/.325/.432 slash line with 110 home runs. He accrued a 10.1 bWAR over his 10 years.