Outfielder Brett Phillips , whose walk-off hit and celebratory dash around the outfield after Game 4 of the 2020 World Series highlighted one of the wildest plays in recent Fall Classic memory, announced his retirement Sunday after 13 seasons in professional baseball.

“It's time for me to close a chapter of playing and open a new one,” Phillips said in a video posted on Instagram while standing in front of a whiteboard featuring the names of people who made a difference in his career. “I hope to stay in the game in some capacity, and I look forward to seeing you guys around, especially the people on this board and shaking your hand in person and telling you thank you in person.”

A sixth-round Draft pick by the Astros in 2012, Phillips played in the Majors for the Brewers, Royals, Rays,

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