Crawford ends his successful career as a two-time World Series champion, three-time MLB All-Star, Silver Slugger, and four-time Gold Glover, making him one of the most decorated and beloved players in Giants history.
In 2021, Crawford almost claimed another award for his trophy room, coming in fourth for NL MVP in 2021 after batting .298 with 24 home runs and 90 RBI.
"Growing up in the Bay Area and going to games at Candlestick, I always dreamed of playing for the San Francisco Giants," Crawford wrote. "Being drafted by my hometown team and spending most of my career with them far surpassed any dream I had as a kid. I definitely pretended to win a World Series in my backyard - but winning two? That was beyond my wildest dreams."
Crawford was a fourth-round pick in the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft who made his major league debut in 2011 and ended up setting the Giants franchise record for most games played at shortstop (1,655).
"I always dreamed of being the shortstop for the Giants, but never could I have imagined breaking the team record for the most games played at the position."
"Watching Brandon play was an absolute privilege for not only me but for Giants' fans everywhere," Giants CEO Larry Baer said in a news release. "He was an All-Star, Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner, a two-time World Series champion that always carried himself with class, honor and respect."
Crawford finished his career with one final season playing in just 28 games for the St. Louis Cardinals batting .169 with one home run and four RBI.
"It's been an unforgettable journey," Crawford said. "Thank you Giants for allowing me to live out my dream and he a part of so much throughout my career in San Francisco."