Kolten Wong, a veteran infielder with 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, announced his retirement during a visit to the University of Hawaii. At 34, Wong reflected on his decision, emphasizing the importance of his role as a father over continuing his professional career. Known for his defensive skills and a career-best offensive season in 2017 with a .285 batting average, Wong was an impactful player for teams like the Cardinals. His announcement marks the end of a noteworthy career in which he significantly contributed to his teams.
"Pretty much right now, I'm done. I've kind of come to the conclusion that I'm probably going to be hanging them up. It's just one of those things where, the game how it's going now, there's no sense of chasing (it)... Iâm a dad now, yes, I'm enjoying that.
"Wong enjoyed something of a breakout during his age-26 season with the Cardinals in 2017, as he slashed .285/.376/.412 with a 108 wRC+. It was his best offensive season to that point in his career."
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