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Chris Owings, 11-Year MLB Veteran, Announces Retirement at 34

The former Diamondbacks first-round pick reflects on a versatile career that spanned 723 games across six franchises.

Overview

  • Owings revealed his decision in an Instagram post, writing, "This game has given me more than I could've ever imagined."
  • He last appeared in the majors with the Pirates in 2023 after utility stints with Arizona, Kansas City, Boston, Colorado, and Baltimore.
  • In 2024 he signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers and logged 80 Triple-A games before his July release.
  • Career line: 723 MLB games, 550 hits, .239/.286/.364, 37 home runs, 220 RBIs, 79 steals, with earnings just over $11 million.
  • A 2009 first-rounder, he peaked in Arizona, leading MLB in triples in 2016 with 11 while splitting time between shortstop and center field.