Matt Carpenter has announced his retirement from baseball after 14 seasons in the MLB. Carpenter spent 12 of his 14 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and was a three-time All-Star.
“I could thank a lot of people, and I will, but I have to start with my family,” said Carpenter, acknowledging his wife, Mackenzie, and his parents, Rick and Tammie. “I’m excited for what’s next, and to spend some much needed time with my wife and kids.
“I was very fortunate enough to play for some great organizations,” he added. “I had quite a thrill being able to don the St. Louis Cardinals logo for many years.”