Neil Walker was that rarity—a guy who dreamed of being in the big leagues who actually got to play for his hometown team.
After twelve years in Major League Baseball, most of them with the Pirates, Walker announced his retirement today on Twitter.
Officially retired, thank you to everyone that helped me in my journey to live out my childhood dream of being a Major Leaguer, I loved & cherished every day. From Pittsburgh, NY Mets & Yankees, Milwaukee, Miami, and Philly, nothing but love to those Organizations, Cities & Fans!