""After 16 major league seasons, I'm going to announce my retirement. I'm glad and happy to be stepping to the other side of the game. I look forward to being a potential mentor to any of the young players coming up - anybody that's in the game right now. I feel like the game is in good hands.""
""Thank you to everybody that's been there to support [me]. The fans, teammates, coaches, staff, ownership groups - thank you for allowing me to live out my dream.""
Jason Heyward has announced his retirement from professional baseball after 16 seasons in the major leagues. He is a five-time Gold Glove winner and a 2016 World Series champion. In his announcement, Heyward expressed happiness about transitioning to a new role, emphasizing his eagerness to mentor young players. He also conveyed gratitude to fans, teammates, coaches, and ownership for their support throughout his career, stating that he looks forward to giving back to the game as a fan.
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