Former Gold Glove Shortstop Nick Ahmed Retires After 12 MLB Seasons

Veteran MLB players Nick Ahmed and Jesse Chavez have both announced their retirements in 2025 after lengthy careers. Ahmed, a shortstop known for his defense and two Gold Glove Awards in 2018 and 2019, played 15 professional seasons including a decade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, finishing with a .233 batting average, 72 home runs, and 339 RBIs. After being released by the Diamondbacks in 2023, Ahmed had brief stints with the Giants, Dodgers, Padres, and Rangers before retiring. Chavez, a right-handed pitcher and the most-traded player in MLB history with 10 trades, retired after 18 seasons, concluding with a 51-66 record, a 4.27 ERA, and a World Series championship with the Braves in 2021. Both players expressed gratitude for their careers and teams, with Ahmed notably declining a National League Championship ring from the Diamondbacks in 2023. Their retirements mark the end of distinguished careers characterized by resilience and versatility across multiple teams.