Tuesday, June 28, 2022
  • About The Nats Report
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
The Morning Briefing
The Nats Report
  • All News
  • Quicknotes
  • The Morning Briefing
  • Perspectives
    • Fan Shots
    • Featured
  • Washington Nationals News
    • Washington Nationals Minor League News and Headlines
  • Major League Baseball News
    • Minor League Baseball News
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
The Nats Report

Washington Nationals Veteran and Team Leader Ryan Zimmerman Announces his retirement (updated with Statements from the Nationals)

Ryan Zimmerman announced his retirement from Major League Baseball today after a 17-year career spent entirely as a member of the Nationals organization.

by The Nats Report Newsroom
February 15, 2022 - Updated on February 16, 2022
in All News, Breaking News, Featured, Washington Nationals News
0
Player Profile: Ryan Zimmerman aka “Mr. Washington Nationals”
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Update 5:00 pm EST: The Washington Nationals leadership has put out statements about Ryan Zimmerman’s retirement.

From Mark Lerner

On behalf of my family and the entire Washington Nationals organization, we would like to congratulate Ryan on his tremendous career and thank him for his contributions both on the field and in our community. Ryan will forever be Mr. National. From the walk-off home runs to carrying the World Series Trophy down Constitution Avenue, to the final day of the 2021 regular season when our fans gave him an ovation that none of us will soon forget, Ryan gave us all 17 years of amazing memories. We wish him, Heather, their four beautiful children, and the rest of thier family nothing but the best in all of their future endeavors.

Mark Lerner

For 17 seasons, Ryan Zimmerman epitomized what it meant to be the Face of the Franchise. He was an All-Star, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger winner, Comeback Player of the Year, and World Series Champion – but those accolades pale in comparison to his impact on our organization and in the community during his career. Ryan always carried himself with class, honor, and respect and played the game for the name on the front of the jersey, not the one on the back. I want to personally congratulate Ryan on a fantastic career and wish him and the entire Zimmerman family all the best in retirement.

Mike Rizzo

It was truly an honor to manage and share a clubhouse with Ryan Zimmerman. Like many around Major League Baseball, I had a lot of respect for Ryan from watching the way he played and competed as an opponent. It wasn’t until I came to Washington that I learned of his true impact on this organization, the fans, and the community. He was a fierce competitor but also a calming presence when we needed it most. Ryan’s numbers and accomplishments speak for themselves, but the way he led by example and was respected not only in our clubhouse but around the game – that is what I will remember most about his career. Not only was he a player I enjoyed managing, but he’s also become a great friend. Congrats, Ryan, I wish you, Heather, and the kid’s nothing but the best.

Davey Martinez

Two-time All-Star and 2019 World Series champion Ryan Zimmerman announced his retirement from Major League Baseball today after a 17-year career spent entirely as a member of the Nationals organization.

Ryan Zimmerman, the first draft selection in Washington Nationals history and a longtime franchise pillar — from when the team played at RFK Stadium to the still-burning glory of a World Series title in 2019, Ryan Zimmerman has been consistent around the Nationals locker room.

Zimmerman retires with more home runs (284), hits (1,846), RBI (1,061), and games played (1,799) in a Nationals uniform than any other player. Eleven walk-off homers, including when the Nationals opened Nationals Park in 2008. 

In a quote to Jesse Dougherty and Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post, Zimmerman talked about why he is retiring. “At this point in my career, it’s not about making money,” he said. “It’s more the weighing of how much time it takes for me to put in the stuff behind the scenes that lets me still be successful on the field that people don’t really know about. And it’s worth it if you have a chance to win the World Series.”

Today, Ryan is announcing his retirement from the game of baseball. We are so proud and honored of what Ryan has done both on and off the field, and are excited for what will come next. Here is a message from Employee #11. pic.twitter.com/xzB4zesD6F

— ziMS Foundation (@ziMSFoundation) February 15, 2022

“For me, with the four kids at home now, it’s kind of like: I’ve accomplished a lot. I’ve accomplished more than I’ve ever wanted to accomplish. At this point, do I really have the 100 percent drive and commitment to do all the extracurricular stuff that I expect of myself to play the game?”

Will have more to come…

ADVERTISEMENT
Tags: Washington Nationals
Previous Post

Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Harvey discusses MLB painkiller culture in Tyler Skaggs case and more…

Next Post

The Morning Briefing: Ryan Zimmerman Announces his retirement

Next Post

The Morning Briefing: Ryan Zimmerman Announces his retirement



POPULAR NEWS

  • Perspective: The Catching Dilemma for the Nationals in 2022

    Thankfully, the Nationals Finally Figured out the Catchers Position

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Max Scherzer Details MLBPA Wants in Latest Interview

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • So You Think You Know The Washington Nationals: The Managers

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • MLB has agreed to a Draft Lottery and a Universal DH

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 awarded by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
Facebook Twitter Instagram RSS

The Nats Report

Your best source for quality Washington Nationals news, rumors, analysis, GameNotes, headlines and more

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

  • Quick Notes: Washington Nationals release new limited edition Racing President Bobblehead set
  • Quick Notes: RHP Aníbal Sánchez is scheduled to pitch in a rehab start tomorrow in Rochester with the Triple-A Red Wings.
  • Quick Notes: Game #76/ Home Game # 39 lineups: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Category

  • All News
  • Breaking News
  • Business of Baseball
  • Editor's Picks
  • Fan Favorites
  • Fan Shots
  • Featured
  • Game Recaps
  • GameNotes
  • In the ClubHouse
  • Interviews
  • Lockout 2022
  • Major League Baseball News
  • Minor League Baseball
  • Minor League Baseball News
  • Minor League Baseball Prospects
  • Perspectives
  • Player Profiles
  • Quicknotes
  • Random
  • Series Preview
  • Special Reports
  • Technology in Baseball
  • The Morning Briefing
  • Washington Nationals Minor League News and Headlines
  • Washington Nationals News
  • Washington Nationals Prospects

© The Nats Report - The latest breaking Washington Nationals news and the most up-to-date information on Washington Nationals scores, schedule, stats, and team news.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home

© The Nats Report - The latest breaking Washington Nationals news and the most up-to-date information on Washington Nationals scores, schedule, stats, and team news.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Go to mobile version