Outfielder Sam Fuld announced his retirement from baseball on Friday. The Phillies announced shortly thereafter that Fuld joined the club’s baseball operations as a major league player information coordinator.
Fuld, 35, hadn’t played since 2015 due to a rotator cuff injury for which he underwent surgery in May 2016. Across parts of eight seasons with the Cubs, Rays, Athletics, and Twins, Fuld hit .227/.307/.325. While he struggled to hit, Fuld did provide value on the bases, stealing 67 bases. He was also well-regarded for his defense whether he was in center field or in a corner.