Ahmed has announced his retirement from baseball on social media after 15 professional seasons, including a 12-year MLB career. A two-time Gold Glove award winner, Ahmed played for multiple teams including the Diamondbacks and Giants. Drafted by Atlanta in 2011, he debuted in the majors in 2015 and quickly emerged as a key player. Despite injuries in 2016 and 2017, he rebounded in 2018 with standout defensive statistics, showcasing his skills that ranked him among the best in the league. At 35, Ahmed expressed excitement for his next chapter.
"For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted to do was play baseball. I got to live out my childhood dream and play baseball for a very long time!"
"After 15 professional seasons and more than a decade in the big leagues I am officially hanging up my spikes and retiring from playing baseball... I will always love the game of baseball."
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