Whit Merrifield Retires After Nine MLB Seasons

Whit Merrifield, a three-time MLB All-Star, has announced his retirement after nine seasons in the majors, citing the birth of his daughter in March 2024 as his main reason. Merrifield started his MLB career with the Kansas City Royals and also played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves. He led the majors in hits in 2018 and 2019, in stolen bases three times, and was known for his consistency and durability, having played every game in several seasons, including 2020. Over 1,147 games, Merrifield compiled a .280 batting average, 1,249 hits, 94 home runs, 485 RBIs, and 218 stolen bases. Despite his individual achievements, he never won a World Series. Merrifield expressed gratitude to fans and teams, highlighting his pride in his career and desire to spend more time with his family.