Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence announces retirement, ending 14-year MLB career, ESPN reports

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Former SF Giants' Hunter Pence announces retirement, ESPN reports
San Francisco Giants baseball player Hunter Pence waves to fans during the victory parade for the 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

SAN FRANCISCO -- Veteran outfielder Hunter Pence announced his retirement Saturday, bringing an end to a 14-year MLB career, according to ESPN and Associated Press.



"Nothing can really prepare you for this part of your career, when you have say, 'I am retiring from baseball,'" Pence said in a video on Twitter. "I've given it everything I possibly can, and the game has given back to me tenfold."





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Pence, 37, was designated for assignment in August by the San Francisco Giants after hitting .096 with two home runs and six RBIs in 52 at-bats this season.



He was part of two World Series-winning Giants teams, in 2012 and 2014. Six years ago, he hit .444 with a home run and five RBIs in the Giants' seven-game World Series victory over the Kansas City Royals.



The four-time All-Star has a career average of .279 with 244 home runs and 942 RBIs in 1,707 games. Along with eight seasons with the Giants, he also played for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers.



The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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