Nick Ahmed retired from professional baseball after 15 seasons, announcing the decision on social media. He expressed joy about fulfilling his childhood dream of playing in the MLB for a long time. Ahmed's professional career included 964 games with a batting average of .233, hitting 72 home runs and accumulating 339 RBIs. He was notably recognized with two Gold Gloves, awarded in 2018 and 2019. Ahmed was drafted by Atlanta in 2011, played ten seasons for the Diamondbacks, and had brief stints with San Francisco, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego, and Texas.
Nick Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball, expressing gratitude for fulfilling his childhood dream of playing for a long time in the MLB after 15 seasons.
He finished his career with a batting average of .233, hitting 72 home runs and driving in 339 runs over 964 games, primarily with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ahmed earned two Gold Gloves during his tenure in the MLB, showcasing his defensive skills as a shortstop, winning these awards in 2018 and 2019.
After being drafted by Atlanta in 2011, Ahmed enjoyed a decade-long career with the Diamondbacks before spending time with several other teams in the latter part of his career.
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