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Whit Merrifield Announces Retirement From Major League Baseball Following 9 Seasons

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 6:06 PM ET

Whit Merrifield announced his retirement from Major League Baseball following 9 seasons earlier today. He posted his heartfelt retirement letter on social media. Here is part of Merrifield’s statement: “Since I’ve now had some time away from the game, I’ve had a chance to reflect on my individual career for the first time in my life. I’m proud of myself. The toughness I developed and the things I was able to accomplish, nobody outside of my camp felt possible…” How will his career be remembered?

Whit Merrifield Career Summary

Whit Merrifield announces his retirement after nine MLB seasons pic.twitter.com/YMNMzgpqal

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Merrifield’s MLB career included stints with the Kansas City Royals , Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves. He is a three-time MLB All-Star and led the league in hits in back-to-back seasons(2018, 2019.) He also led the league in stolen bases and doubles in 2021. He was also an “Iron Man” throughout his career. He played 145+ games six times and did not miss a game during the COVID-19-shortened 2020 campaign.

Final Thoughts

As his retirement announcement spelled out, Merrifield is ready for the next chapter of life. He ended his MLB career with no regrets. He was a solid player that was reportedly well-respected by his teammates in the locker rooms he played for.

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

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