Former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams has announced his retirement from professional baseball, set to be honored with a one-day contract signing to retire with the team. Drafted in 2009, Adams played 15 years in the league, primarily with the Cardinals, and was instrumental in their 2013 National League pennant win, earning the nickname 'Big City.' Throughout his career, he achieved 624 hits, 118 home runs, and 399 RBIs across 856 games, also contributing to a World Series victory with the Washington Nationals in 2019. After spending time in independent leagues and the minors, Adams expressed a desire to transition into coaching, reflecting on his love for the game and the mentorship opportunities he has experienced. He will officially retire at a ceremony during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on September 18.