DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) -- Texas Rangers star Adrian Beltre has decided to retire from baseball.
In a statement released early Tuesday morning, Beltre said: "After careful consideration and many sleepless nights, I have made the decision to retire from what I've been doing my whole life, which is playing baseball, the game I love."
The 39-year-old Beltre says he is making the decision to retire after playing for 21 years in the game to "become a fulltime husband and father" and to "take on the next chapter of my life."
Beltre thanked the Texas Rangers organization and fans, saying, "I also owe a huge part of my success in Texas to the amazing Rangers' fans. You guys are the best!"
Beltre ended the note by saying, "It's been one hell of a ride!"
Beltre finished his career with four All-Star appearances, five Gold Gloves and four Silver Slugger awards along with 477 home runs and 1,707 RBI.