Rays to Retire Evan Longoria's Number 3

Longoria to be inducted into Rays Hall of Fame as team celebrates his legacy

Feb. 10, 2026 at 5:23pm

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The Tampa Bay Rays have announced they will honor former third baseman Evan Longoria by inducting him into the Rays Hall of Fame and retiring his number 3 jersey. Longoria was a three-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner during his time with the Rays, helping the team reach the postseason four times, including a World Series appearance in 2008 when he was named AL Rookie of the Year.

Why it matters

Longoria is one of the most iconic players in Rays franchise history, and his number retirement and Hall of Fame induction will cement his legacy as a Tampa Bay legend. The Rays are looking to honor their past as they build towards future success, and Longoria's weekend of recognition will be a highlight for the team and its fans.

The details

The Rays will hold 'Longo's Legacy Weekend' on July 11-12, 2026. On Saturday, July 11, Longoria will be inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame. The following day, Sunday, July 12, the team will retire his number 3 jersey. During his 10 seasons with the Rays, Longoria was a three-time All-Star, three-time Gold Glove winner, the 2008 AL Rookie of the Year, and the 2009 AL Silver Slugger at third base.

  • Longoria will be inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
  • The Rays will retire Longoria's number 3 jersey on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

The players

Evan Longoria

A former third baseman who played for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2008 to 2017, making three All-Star teams and winning three Gold Glove awards. He was the 2008 AL Rookie of the Year and the 2009 AL Silver Slugger at third base.

Wade Boggs

A former third baseman who played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame in 2023.

Carl Crawford

A former outfielder who played for the Tampa Bay Rays and was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame in 2023.

Fred McGriff

A former first baseman who played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame in 2024.

Dave Wills

The Rays Radio broadcaster who was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame posthumously in 2024.

Don Zimmer

A former player, manager, and senior advisor for the Rays who was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame posthumously in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“Evan Longoria was the heart and soul of the Rays for over a decade, and we're thrilled to honor his legacy by inducting him into the Rays Hall of Fame and retiring his number.”

— Stuart Sternberg, Rays Owner (Tampa Bay Times)

What’s next

The Rays will hold a weekend of events and recognition for Evan Longoria on July 11-12, 2026, including his induction into the Rays Hall of Fame on Saturday and the retirement of his number 3 jersey on Sunday.

The takeaway

Evan Longoria's number retirement and Hall of Fame induction solidify his status as one of the greatest players in Rays history. His contributions, both on and off the field, helped establish the Rays as a perennial contender and made him a beloved figure among the team's fanbase.