The New York Mets this season will retire the No. 17 jersey of former first baseman Keith Hernandez, who becomes just the fourth player in franchise history to receive the honor.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place Saturday, July 9, the team announced Tuesday.
Hernandez, who has been with the franchise for almost three decades as a player and broadcaster, ranks second in team history in batting average (.297) and had a franchise-record six Gold Glove awards.
"I'm thrilled," Hernandez said in a statement. "This is truly a special honor that lasts beyond a lifetime.