Nick Ahmed retired from Major League Baseball following 12 seasons on Thursday. He played 5 games for the Texas Rangers earlier this season and did not record a hit. He has decided to hang up the cleats and ride off into the sunset. How will his career in the big leagues be remembered?
Nick Ahmed Career Summary
Nick Ahmed has announced his retirement after 12 years spent with the D-backs, Giants, Dodgers, Padres and Rangers. He won back-to-back NL Gold Gloves at shortstop in 2018 and 2019. pic.twitter.com/qMCegUzQgz
— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2025
Ahmed debuted with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004. He spent 10 seasons in Arizona. His career then took him to the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and San Diego Padres. His crowning achievement on the diamond was back-to-back Gold Glove Awards in 2018 and 2019. He was a .233 career hitter with 72 home runs and 339 RBI.
Final Thoughts
Ahmed had a solid MLB career. He will be remembered as a top-flight defender during his heyday. His Defensive WAR is in the top 200 in the history of Major League Baseball. He will look to have a successful career off the field.
