Detroit Tigers post message for newly retired Curtis Granderson

On Friday morning, former Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson took to twitter to announce he is retiring from Major League Baseball.

http://gty.im/121577666

Just moments ago, the Tigers tweeted out a message thanking Granderson for the impact he made in Detroit and in the game of baseball.

We're proud to have been your first home. Thank you for the positive impact you've made in Detroit and on the game of baseball since 2004.

Enjoy retirement, @cgrand3! pic.twitter.com/IlBli7V36h

— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) January 31, 2020

Granderson began his career in the Motor City after being drafted by the Tigers in 2002.

He made his Major League debut in 2004 when he batted .240 in nine games.

Granderson’s best season with the Tigers came in 2011 when he batted .262 with 41 home runs and a league-best 119 RBIs. For his efforts that season, he was selected to the American League All-Star Team, finished No. 4 in the MVP voting, and was given a Silver Slugger award.

We join the Detroit Tigers in thanking Curtis Granderson for a great career both on and off the field!