Tim Anderson, the former Chicago White Sox shortstop and a two-time MLB All-Star, announces his retirement from Major League Baseball after 10 seasons. The White Sox confirm he will retire, with multiple outlets reporting he is 33.
Anderson is widely remembered for his peak season in 2019, when he leads the American League in batting average (.335) and earns recognition as the AL batting champion. He makes two All-Star appearances while playing for Chicago, and outlets also cite individual accolades such as a Silver Slugger. The Athletic adds that his best years mostly come with the White Sox, framing him as a key figure during the franchise’s rebuilding period.
Outlets also differ in emphasis about his final years. Yahoo and the New York Post report that Anderson cites “too much pain” and indicates he no longer enjoys playing. The Post and Yahoo note his last stint is with the Los Angeles Angels in 2025. Multiple sources say the White Sox plan to honor him, with reports pointing to a September 17 ceremony against the Detroit Tigers.
