After 13 seasons in the big leagues, Avisail García has officially called it a career. The powerful outfielder, who broke through with the Detroit Tigers and found his stride with the Chicago White Sox, announced his retirement at age 34.
García’s journey through Major League Baseball was marked by flashes of brilliance, physical tools that turned heads, and a 2017 season that earned him a spot among the game’s elite as an All-Star. That year with the White Sox, he hit a scorching .330, racked up 27 doubles, 18 home runs, and 80 RBI - the kind of numbers that remind you just how dangerous he could be when everything clicked.
Originally debuting with the Tigers, García played just 53 games in Detroit before being shipped to Chicago in a three-team deal that saw Jake Peavy land in Boston. For the Sox, García became a key part of the lineup over six seasons, bringing both power and presence to the outfield. He slugged 74 home runs, drove in 289 runs, and hit .271 during his time on the South Side.
At 6-foot-4, García always looked the part of a middle-of-the-order bat. And while his career had its ups and downs, he carved out a solid role with multiple clubs beyond Chicago - including stints with the Rays, Brewers, and Marlins.
All told, García wraps up his MLB career with a .263 batting average, 140 home runs, 524 RBI, 154 doubles, 17 triples, and 51 stolen bases. His final big league action came in 2024 with the Marlins, appearing in 18 games. He didn’t suit up in 2025, and now the retirement is official.
In his farewell message, García expressed gratitude for living out the dream that so many chase but few ever reach - playing baseball at its highest level. And while his playing days are over, he leaves behind a career that spanned over a decade, filled with memorable moments and the kind of perseverance that defines so many MLB veterans.