Watch: Cain gets emotional during Royals retirement ceremony

Two-time All-Star Lorenzo Cain formally retired as a member of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, delivering an emotional speech in the pregame ceremony.

Cain, 37, spent seven seasons with the Royals from 2011-17. He helped propel the club to a World Series championship in 2015. The former Gold Glove winner and ALCS MVP signed a one-day contract with the team prior to the on-field ceremony.

"I can't get enough, man. Jeez!" Cain said while fans at Kauffman Stadium chanted his nickname "LoCain."

"I really appreciate every ounce of everything you guys just gave me. It means more than you know."

"I didn't think it was going to be this hard," Cain continued while fighting back tears in an emotional speech. "To all the fans out here, I really appreciate you guys showing up. ... I love you guys, keep being the special fans that you are, and I'm so proud to know I'll always be forever royal."

Cain then threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Royals hosting the Oakland Athletics with help from his sons Landyn, Jayden, and Cameron.

The relay began from centerfield, where Cain played 1,032 career games. Cain then made the final throw to Royals catcher and captain Salvador Perez, with whom he was a teammate during his entire K.C. tenure.

Cain joined the broadcast booth during the second inning to discuss the festivities, including the golden cane Perez had gifted him.

Cain announced his intent to retire earlier this year after 13 big-league seasons, including his most recent six-year stint with the Milwaukee Brewers. He calls it quits with 87 homers and 190 stolen bases over 1,171 games.