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Kolten Wong Announces Retirement From MLB After 11 Seasons

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated May 19, 2025 3:34 PM ET

Veteran Infielder Kolten Wong has officially retired from Major League Baseball. He initially announced his retirement from the league on Friday at his alma mater, the University of Hawai’i. He was being inducted into the school’s Circle of Honor when he made the news official. How will his professional career be remembered?

Kolten Wong Career Summary

Kolten Wong has announced his retirement after 11 seasons spent with the Cardinals, Brewers, Mariners and Dodgers. He was a Gold Glove Award winner in 2019 and 2020. pic.twitter.com/Y0kT239Ts6

— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2025

Wong played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and Los Angeles Dodgers during his MLB career. He spent the majority of his career with the Cardinals. He was also one of the best fielders of his generation. He won Gold Glove Awards in 2019 and 2020. He ended his Major League career hitting .256 with 86 home runs and 405 RBI.

Final Thoughts

Wong had a solid career in Major League Baseball. While he was never a cornerstone player in the league, he was a consummate professional. He was reportedly a well-respected player in all the locker rooms he played in.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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