MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 14: Nick Markakis #22 of the Atlanta Braves at bat against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on August 14, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Friday saw the Atlanta Braves announce their first roster cuts of the spring as a former Braves fixture retires.
Early Friday morning, Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis announced his retirement, ending a Major League Career spanning 15 seasons.
“Kakes” defined professionalism throughout his career. During his Major League career (2006-2020), no one played more games than his 2,154, only Robinson Cano (537) had more doubles than Markakis’ 514, and only Cano (2,469) and Miguel Cabrera (2,407) had more hits than his 2,388.