Ryan Zimmerman Retires After 17 Years With Nationals

Ryan Zimmerman Retires After 17 Years With Nationals
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) waves to the crowd at Nationals Park in Washington, on Oct. 3, 2021. Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Two-time All-Star Ryan Zimmerman announced his retirement Tuesday after 17 years with the Washington Nationals.

The franchise’s first draft pick after relocating from Montreal in 2005, Zimmerman won a World Series with the club in 2019 and is the Nationals’ all-time leader in games (1,799), runs (963), hits (1,846), doubles (417), home runs (284), and RBIs (1,061).