{"id":555123,"date":"2026-02-04T23:52:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/555123\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T23:52:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:52:21","slug":"diamondbacks-fan-favorite-david-peralta-announces-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/555123\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamondbacks fan favorite David Peralta announces retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOENIX \u2014 One of the most beloved players in Arizona Diamondbacks history has officially decided to call it a career.<\/p>\n

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May 4, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (6) claps after scoring a run against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

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Former D-Back David Peralta announced his retirement via Instagram, thanking his family, coaches and organizations for the support he received during his 11 seasons in MLB.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a lot of years of hard work, dedication and discipline,\u201d he writes. \u201cAnd I can now say with my head up that \u2018I did it.\u2019 The Freight Train has reached his final destination \u2013 HOME. Thank You BASEBALL!\u201d<\/p>\n

Peralta\u2019s career was uncommon but memorable. Originally signed as a pitcher out of Venezuela, he reinvented himself as an outfielder after arm trouble threatened his future. That transformation led to an extended major league career defined by consistency, power and a strong connection to Arizona.<\/p>\n

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Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder David Peralta (24) singles in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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The \u201cFreight Train\u201d \u2014 as fans came to know him \u2014 made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks in 2014 and quickly made an impact in the lineup. He earned National League All-Star honors in 2018, when he hit .293 with 30 home runs and 87 RBIs, while also winning a Silver Slugger. He also won a Gold Glove in 2019.<\/p>\n

Peralta\u2019s combination of elite defense and left-handed power helped stabilize Arizona lineups during several key stretches of his career.<\/p>\n

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May 1, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder David Peralta (6) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

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It wasn\u2019t just his level of play that made him a fan favorite, but also his personality. His emotional style of play resonated with fans who watched him grow from the start of his career into one of the franchise\u2019s cornerstones.<\/p>\n

Peralta was traded from Arizona in 2022, playing for the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres after his time in the desert. While his final seasons were spent in veteran roles, his willingness to adapt showcased who he was as a player \u2014 a team-first presence.<\/p>\n

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Sep 6, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder David Peralta (6) celebrates scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

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The retirement closes a chapter on one of the most dynamic careers in recent memory for the Diamondbacks, as Peralta leaves behind a legacy of perseverance that defined his generation within the organization.<\/p>\n

*Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and exclusive content. SIGN UP HERE to unlock our premium content!*Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PHOENIX \u2014 One of the most beloved players in Arizona Diamondbacks history has officially decided to call it…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":555124,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[2398],"tags":[22,5,24,20780,54,57,10498,4,415,25,18,68,414,71,4222],"class_list":{"0":"post-555123","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-washington-nationals","8":"tag-arizona-diamondbacks","9":"tag-baseball","10":"tag-chicago-cubs","11":"tag-david-peralta","12":"tag-houston-astros","13":"tag-los-angeles-dodgers","14":"tag-mandatory-credit","15":"tag-mlb","16":"tag-nationals","17":"tag-philadelphia-phillies","18":"tag-san-diego-padres","19":"tag-tampa-bay-rays","20":"tag-washington","21":"tag-washington-nationals","22":"tag-washingtonnationals"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@mlb\/116015055581460904","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/555123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=555123"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/555123\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/555124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=555123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=555123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=555123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}