The Aragüeño Miguel Cabrera received the keys to the city of Lakeland on Sunday before his final meeting of Spring Training prior to beginning his twenty-first and last season in the Major Leagues.
Miggy has become one of the main attractions of preseason games, due to his successful career in the Majors.
People have taken the opportunity to ask for his autograph, take a picture with him and honor him, as happened in Lakeland, a city located in Polk County in the state of Florida, whose highest authorities handed over the keys in recognition of one of the most productive players in the last two decades in MLB.
For the maracayero, who turns 40 on April 18, it represents the beginning of a series of tributes prepared by the Detroit Tigers and Major League Baseball to honor one of the best Latin American players who have played in the big tent.
“The only thing I want is for the team to win more games and qualify for the playoffs,” Cabrera told Espn during the event.
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“I have analyzed a lot and although one never wants retirement to arrive, we have to accept things. I am grateful with the career that I have had, ”he added.
Miguel Cabrera will enter the 2023 season with 3,088 hits, 507 home runs, 1,847 RBI, 1,530 runs scored, .308 batting average, .384 OBP and .908 OPS in 2,699 games. These are numbers that guarantee him a secure spot in the Hall of Fame.
Miggy won the Triple Crown in 2012 with 44 home runs, 139 RBIs and a .330 batting average. He also has two Most Valuable awards.
He is a living baseball legend.
