Feb 02, 2007 1:59 AM EST

Mike Matheny, a four-time Gold Glove catcher, reluctantly but advisedly retired from baseball Thursday because of lingering post-concussion symptoms.

Yet Giants fans haven't seen the last of the man.

"I'm excited about giving back to the community and my family," said Matheny from his St. Louis-area home. "Baseball's a game driven by statistics, but it's time to take the self-centered focus off myself and help people."

San Francisco general manager Brian Sabean said his door is always open for Matheny to once again embrace his favorite sport as a coach or consultant for the organization, and while the catcher will, for now, enjoy life at home with his family, Matheny envisions eventually helping younger players in the intricacies of catching.

Via MLB.com