Every Major League player is one step closer to retirement tomorrow than they are today. But for some players, there are a lot less steps ahead of them than behind. Albert Pujols is one of these examples. The future Hall-of-Famer turned 40 this offseason, and after 19 seasons in the majors, will surely retire at the end of his massive contract with the Angels in 2022. He keeps playing in hopes of reaching a few final milestones.
Mike Trout, on the other hand, has father time on his side. The 28-year-old center fielder has already built a career worthy of Hall-of-Fame consideration, but he seems to be just getting started.