Kolten Wong Retires From MLB at Age 34

Kolten Wong, a two-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman, has officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball at age 34. Wong made his announcement at the University of Hawaii, citing a focus on family and the current state of the game as reasons for stepping away. Over 11 MLB seasons, he recorded 973 hits, 86 home runs, and a .719 OPS, with his peak offensive years coming with the Milwaukee Brewers. In addition to his Gold Gloves, Wong earned three Fielding Bible awards and was regarded as a premier defensive infielder. He debuted in 2013 with the St. Louis Cardinals, becoming a postseason regular and appearing in the 2013 World Series. Following unsuccessful comeback attempts with the Orioles and Diamondbacks' Triple-A teams in 2024, Wong has decided to retire and dedicate himself to family life.