Cubs World Series champion outfielder officially retires
Former Chicago Cubs outfielder and 14th overall pick by the Atlanta Braves, Jason Heyward, has officially retired. The man who made the famous rain delay speech in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series last played in a Major League game on May 23rd, 2025 with the San Diego Padres. He finishes a 16-year career with five Gold Gloves, a .255/.336/.408 slashline with 186 home runs and .744 OPS in 1,824 games.
Jason Heyward has officially retired, via a release today. 16 years, two rings, one rain delay speech.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) March 27, 2026
Heyward’s legacy on the North Side.
Heyward signed the biggest free agent contract in Cubs history in December, 2015. Coming off a very good season with the Cardinals, the Cubs won the bidding war to get the All Star outfielder. There is no debate that the offensive numbers Heyward posted in a Cubs uniform did not live up to the expectations of the $184 million deal. As a Cub, he hit .245/.323/.377 with a .700 OPS, 62 homers, and an 85 OPS+ in 744 games. He was eventually cut with money and years still owed after 2022.
With that said, Heyward was part of a World Series Cubs team and four Cubs postseason teams total. His defense was very good, winning two of his five Gold Gloves in Chicago, and he was a respected leader in the clubhouse. Even if the results were not there, the work ethic and respect were. Heyward carried himself with class and was a great asset to the community. Just a few years ago, he opened his baseball academy in Chicago.
As corny as it is, the rain delay speech will live in Cubs lore forever. Blowing a 5-1 and 6-3 lead and being in a delay before extra innings put the players, as Anthony Rizzo would say, in a “glass case of emotion.” Rallying the troops and winning in 10 innings proved to be huge in ending a 108-year drought. That was worth something. It’s fitting he retired and can celebrate the 10-year anniversary this season.
Happy retirement to Jason Heyward.
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