Michael Brantley is officially hanging up his cleats. After a successful 15-year MLB career that included five All-Star selections and two World Series appearances, the former Cleveland and Houston outfielder is retiring, per MLB Network's Jon Morosi.

He battled through injuries in recent years and played in just 79 games across his last two seasons with the Astros. Nevertheless, Brantley will be remembered as a pillar of consistency and a pure hitter in an era when batting averages precipitously declined. While he will be missed by fans and teammates alike, the 36-year-old is excited about the next chapter of his life.

“It’s time for me to be home 24/7, watch my kids grow up, and not miss important milestones,” Brantley told Morosi.

A shoulder injury prevented the former seventh-round pick from being on the roster for Houston's 2022 World Series run, but he traveled with the club anyways. Brantley still made a huge impact from the sidelines, calling a now-famous players-only meeting after Game 3 of the Fall Classic (trailed the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1). He helped light a fire into his teammates, one that shined bright the rest of the series.

There might not be another inactive player who earned their ring more. When recalling Houston's greatness in the late-2010s and early-2020s, the importance of Michael Brantley cannot be overlooked.

Cleveland fans won't forget him, either, though. His best MLB season came with the club in 2014, when he batted .327 with 20 home runs, 97 RBIs and 45 doubles en route to winning the Silver Slugger Award.

Brantley leaves The Show with a lifetime average just below .300 and 348 career doubles. He sounds all-too ready to tackle his next goals.