Hanser Alberto officially announced his retirement from professional baseball, closing the book on an eight-year Major League career. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers, too.
Veteran infielder Hanser Alberto announced his retirement earlier this week through social media, bringing an end to a professional career that spanned parts of eight Major League seasons and included stops with five different organizations.
Alberto, 33, originally signed with the Texas Rangers out of the Dominican Republic and began his professional journey in 2010.
After an encouraging start in the Dominican Summer League, he steadily worked his way through the minor leagues before reaching the majors in 2015.
His early years in the big leagues proved challenging, as he struggled to establish himself offensively while moving between the majors and minors with Texas.
A shoulder injury sidelined Alberto for the entire 2017 season, putting his career at a crossroads. He returned to action in 2018 but appeared in only a limited role before being designated for assignment that offseason.
After bouncing around on waivers, Alberto landed with the Baltimore Orioles ahead of the 2019 campaign, a move that would redefine his career.
Despite Baltimore enduring a difficult season in 2019, Alberto emerged as one of the club’s most consistent performers.
He took on an everyday role and produced the best offensive season of his career, hitting .305 while providing reliable defense at second base.
His ability to put the ball in play, paired with improved plate discipline, made him one of the Orioles’ most valuable contributors that year.
Alberto remained a regular presence during the shortened 2020 season, though his production dipped slightly.
Baltimore ultimately chose not to retain him beyond that season, leading Alberto into the journeyman phase of his career.
He spent time with the Kansas City Royals before signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2022 season, where he served as a utility option capable of playing multiple infield spots.
As Alberto moved into his 30s, his offensive output declined, and injuries began to take a greater toll.
He split his final major league seasons between the Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, providing depth but struggling to recapture his earlier form.
Injuries limited his availability in 2024, pushing him toward winter ball and international opportunities.
Alberto continued playing professionally in 2025 with clubs in the Mexican League and the Dominican Winter League before deciding to step away from the game.
He finishes his MLB career with 488 games played, a .269/.292/.381 slash line, and a reputation as a resilient player who carved out a lasting career through adaptability and determination.
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