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Kolten Wong Retires After 11-Year MLB Career

The two-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman announced his retirement during a ceremony at the University of Hawaii, citing a desire to prioritize family life.

Kolten Wong #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 01, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Sep 13, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Kolten Wong (25) runs the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • Kolten Wong officially retired from professional baseball on May 18, 2025, during a first-pitch ceremony at his alma mater, the University of Hawaii.
  • Wong cited his focus on fatherhood and a lack of desire to continue pursuing the game as key reasons for stepping away from baseball.
  • Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011, Wong played 11 MLB seasons, earning two Gold Gloves (2019, 2020) and recognition as an elite defensive second baseman.
  • His career included stints with the Cardinals, Brewers, Mariners, and Dodgers, with a .256/.330/.390 slash line over 1,189 games.
  • After unsuccessful comeback attempts in 2024, Wong decided to retire, leaving a legacy of reliability and consistency on and off the field.