Elvis Andrus signs one-day contract to retire as a Texas Ranger
ARLINGTON, Texas - Longtime Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus announced his retirement at Globe Life Field on Friday.
Andrus signed a one-day contract to retire as a Ranger. The contract was given to him by former teammate Michael Young, who now serves as Special Assistant to the General Manager.
Then Andrus got to hold up his jersey with his former Rangers manager, Ron Washington, who is in town this weekend, managing the Angels.
Andrus' major league career started in Texas in 2009 and he quickly became a fan favorite.
He was named the AL Rookie of the Year in 2009, an All-Star in 2010 and 2012 and a key member of the Rangers' World Series teams in 2010 and 2011.
Stephen Piscotty of the Athletics is tagged out by Elvis Andrus of the Rangers attempting to extend a single in the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum on April 5, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Image
Andrus played with Texas until 2020, becoming the team's all-time leader in stolen bases and finishing second in games played, but it's not the numbers that mean the most to Andrus.
"A lot of people ask me what I'm most proud of and I say giving everything I had every single day, every single year and that I had the most fun," he said.
After leaving Texas, Andrus had short stints with the Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox.
Andrus has not played in the big leagues since 2023. He spent Spring Training with Arizona on a minor league deal.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 21: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers takes the helmet of Adrian Beltre #29 as he heads to the dugout after a three run home run in the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Ana
Andrus and Young will also participate in the ceremonial first pitch before Friday night's game against the Angels.