FILE - Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer watches his game winning sacrifice fly ball during the 14th inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Mets Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 5-4. Hosmer announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, following a 13-year career that included winning four Gold Gloves and helping lead Kansas City to victory in the 2015 World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
FILE - Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer kisses a replica World Series trophy as he poses for a photographer during photo day at spring training baseball Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, in Surprise, Ariz. Hosmer announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, following a 13-year career that included winning four Gold Gloves and helping lead Kansas City to victory in the 2015 World Series.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
FILE - San Diego Padres' Eric Hosmer is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, June 28, 2019, in San Diego. Hosmer announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, following a 13-year career that included winning four Gold Gloves and helping lead Kansas City to victory in the 2015 World Series. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez, File)
FILE - Chicago Cubs' Eric Hosmer poses for a photo Feb. 3, 2023, in Mesa, Ariz. Hosmer announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, following a 13-year career that included winning four Gold Gloves and helping lead Kansas City to victory in the 2015 World Series.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)