Kolten Wong's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 19, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kolten Wong.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Hawaii Baseball Player of the Year

In 2008, Kolten Wong was named a co-winner for the 2008 Hawaii Baseball Player of the Year honor.

2010: CCBL All-Star and MVP

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.

2011: Named a Baseball America All-American

In 2011, during his junior year at Hawaii, Kolten Wong was named a Baseball America All-American.

2012: Selected for All-Star Futures Game

In 2012, Kolten Wong was selected for the 2012 All-Star Futures Game. He also played in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) and was selected for the AFL "Top Prospect" team.

2013: Promotion to Triple-A and MLB Call-Up

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.

May 2014: Named National League Rookie of the Month

In May 2014, Kolten Wong was named the National League Rookie of the Month.

2014: NLDS Homer and NLCS Walk-Off

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.

2016: Inducted into CCBL Hall of Fame

In 2016, Kolten Wong was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame.

2017: Strong Bounce-Back Season

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.

2017: Jersey Number Retired

In 2017, the University of Hawaii baseball program retired Kolten Wong's jersey number, 14.

March 28, 2019: Home Run in First At Bat of Season

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.