How Kolten Wong built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Kolten Wong is a former MLB second baseman. He played 11 seasons, debuting in 2013 and representing teams like the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Wong batted left-handed and threw right-handed throughout his MLB career.
In 2008, Kolten Wong was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 16th round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he chose not to sign.
In 2008, Kolten Wong was named a co-winner for the 2008 Hawaii Baseball Player of the Year honor.
In 2010, while playing for the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL), Kolten Wong was named a CCBL All-Star and the Pat Sorenti Most Valuable Player.
In 2011, during his junior year at Hawaii, Kolten Wong was named a Baseball America All-American.
In 2011, the Cardinals selected Kolten Wong in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, and he made his professional debut with the Quad Cities River Bandits.
In 2011, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Kolten Wong in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft.
In 2013, Kolten Wong made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.
In 2013, Kolten Wong was promoted to the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League and later called up to the Major Leagues on August 16. He was also named the Cardinals' Minor League Player of the Year for 2013.
In May 2014, Kolten Wong was named the National League Rookie of the Month.
In 2014, Kolten Wong hit a two-run homer in Game 3 of the NLDS versus the Los Angeles Dodgers and a walk-off home run in Game 2 of the NLCS against the San Francisco Giants on October 12. He also finished third in the National League Rookie of the Year Award voting.
In 2014, Kolten Wong struggled early in the season, batting .225 in April, and was demoted to Memphis before returning to the MLB club in May.
In 2015, Kolten Wong had a strong start to the season, including a walk-off home run against Pittsburgh on May 3. He batted .262 for the season.
On March 2, 2016, Kolten Wong agreed to a five-year extension with the Cardinals worth $25.5 million, with a $12.5 million team option for 2021.
In 2017, Kolten Wong bounced back strongly despite playing in only 108 games, hitting .285 with four home runs and 42 RBIs along with walking a career high 41 times.
In May 2018, Kolten Wong started fundraising to help families impacted by the 2018 lower Puna eruption, creating a GoFundMe page that raised over $58,000.
On March 28, 2019, Kolten Wong hit a two-run home run in his first at bat of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers and hit another later in the game. He also won his first Gold Glove award.
During the 2020 offseason, the Cardinals declined Kolten Wong's player option for the 2021 season, making him a free agent.
In the shortened 2020 season, Kolten Wong was awarded his second consecutive Gold Glove.
On February 5, 2021, Kolten Wong signed a two-year, $18 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
In 2021, Kolten Wong had a $12.5 million team option on his contract.
In 2021, after becoming a free agent, Kolten Wong signed with the Milwaukee Brewers.
On November 8, 2022, the Brewers exercised Kolten Wong's $10 million option for the 2023 season.
On December 2, 2022, the Brewers traded Kolten Wong to the Seattle Mariners for Abraham Toro and Jesse Winker.
Following the 2022 season, Kolten Wong was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Seattle Mariners.
In 2022, Kolten Wong played for the Milwaukee Brewers hitting .251 in 134 games with 15 homers and 47 RBI.
On August 18, 2023, Kolten Wong signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
In 2023, Brewers exercised Kolten Wong's $10 million option for the season.
In 2023, Kolten Wong's contract with the Milwaukee Brewers included a club option for the 2023 season.
On February 28, 2024, Kolten Wong signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
On April 10, 2024, Kolten Wong signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
On May 16, 2025, Kolten Wong officially announced his retirement from professional baseball.
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