Former Houston Astros World Series champion first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini announced his retirement from baseball, according to MASNsports.com’s Roch Kubato.
The Astros acquired Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles on Aug. 1, 2022. He appeared in eight postseason games with Houston during the 2022 World Series run.
Houston Astros World Series Champion Trey Mancini Announces Retirement
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 15: Trey Mancini #36 of the Chicago Cubs receives his World Series ring from Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Mancini hit just .176/.258/.364 over 186 regular-season plate appearances for the Astros in 2022.
During the 2022 postseason, Mancini had just one hit, a single, in 21 at-bats.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Trey Mancini #26 of the Houston Astros hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
He collected his lone playoff hit in Game 6 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies in Houston, which the Astros won 4-1 to clinch the World Series title.
Regardless of Mancini’s poor performance with the Astros, he won a World Series ring with the club, making his tenure with the organization very memorable.
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