"I want to formally announce my retirement from baseball. I want to thank God for all of the blessings he has given me, for giving me the best parents and sisters who always supported me. For my wonderful wife and beautiful kids who were always with me and supported me unconditionally. Thank you to the Arizona Diamondbacks organization for making my dreams come true, believing in me and giving me the opportunity to play the best baseball in the world - MLB."
"I also want to thank all of the other organizations that were a part of my career; Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Thank you to Dave McKay for making me a Gold Glover, and thank you to Jose Amado for making me a Silver Slugger. And of course, thank you to all of the fans were always so special with me."
David Peralta announced his retirement from professional baseball, thanking God, his family, the Arizona Diamondbacks, former organizations, coaches and fans. He signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a left-handed pitcher from Venezuela in 2004 but struggled with control and underwent shoulder surgeries that kept him in rookie ball, leading to his release at age 21. Peralta reinvented himself as a hitter in independent leagues, hit well enough to draw Arizona's attention, and had his contract purchased in 2013. He advanced quickly through the minors, reached MLB by mid-June, hit .286/.320/.450 over 88 games in his debut season, and earned Gold Glove and Silver Slugger recognition during his career.
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