American baseball player George Brett officially retired from professional baseball after the 1993 season after 21-years in Major League Baseball (MLB)
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Brett spent his entire 21-year MLB career with the Kansas City Royals, from 1973 to 1993. Brett was a consistent contact hitter and had a remarkable career batting average of .305.
Over his career, Brett amassed numerous accolades and accomplishments. He was a 13-time All-Star, won three Silver Slugger Awards, and earned a Gold Glove Award for his defensive skills at third base.
In 1980, Brett had a remarkable season, winning the American League MVP Award and becoming the first player in MLB history to win batting titles in three different decades (1976, 1980, and 1990).
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What is George Brett doing now?
George Brett currently work as Vice President of Baseball Operations for the Kansas City Royals.
Apart from his role with the Royals, George Brett has also been involved in philanthropic endeavors and charity work. Brett has continued to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Brett also started to raise money for the Keith Worthington Chapter during his playing career in the mid-1980s.
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