Former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hanser Alberto officially announced his retirement via Instagram on Wednesday.
Alberto played eight MLB seasons from 2015-23 — spending 2017 in the minors — and split time with the Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox.
“From Luis Reynoso little League to MLB, thank you baseball,” Alberto wrote. “You gave me everything, you shaped me into an excellent human being, and you helped me be a blessing to others… 18 years later, filled with gratitude and many beautiful memories, I take off my uniform, hang up my glove and cleats, and say goodbye… Thanks to God above all, to my family who are the best, to every organization I was with, to the coaches who helped me, to my friends who were always there for me, to the press who were always kind and courteous to me, and to all those wonderful fans who always enjoyed the best of me on the field.
“El Potro is out”
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When Did Hanser Alberto Play For the Dodgers?
The Dodgers signed Alberto to a one-year, $1.6 million contract ahead of the 2022 season, and he filled an important utility role for the team that season.
He featured at every infield position for the Dodgers that season as well as right field, and even made 10 pitching appearances for the club during his brief stint. Through those appearances, he had a surprisingly solid 4.09 ERA through 11 innings pitched.
At the plate, Alberto made 159 plate appearances and managed two home runs and 15 RBIs. He slashed .244/.258/.365, posting a .623 OPS through his 73 games.
Alberto elected free agency after the season and joined the White Sox for what would be his final MLB season in 2023.
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He didn’t return to a major league team after Chicago released him in June 2023, and didn’t play again until joining Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Winter League in 2024. He spent 2025 in the Mexican League with Piratas de Campeche and Saraperos de Saltillo before announcing his retirement.
