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Whit Merrifield Retires After Nine Seasons in Major League Baseball

The veteran utilityman steps away to spend more time with his family after his daughter’s birth influenced his decision

Bryson Stott #5 and Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies pour water and candy on Whit Merrifield #9 after the game against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on May 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sep 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Whit Merrifield (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against the New York Mets in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Merrifield ended his nine-year career without playing in 2025 after finishing the 2024 season with the Braves and entering free agency.
  • He twice led the majors in hits (192 in 2018, 206 in 2019) and topped stolen bases three times, including a career-high 45 steals in 2018.
  • Over 1,147 games, the South Carolina native hit .280 with 94 home runs, 485 RBIs, 29 triples and 218 stolen bases.
  • The two-time All-Star played every game from 2019 through 2021, including the 60-game 2020 season forced by the pandemic.
  • A ninth-round pick by Kansas City in 2010, he also suited up for Toronto and Philadelphia before closing his career with Atlanta.