Veteran infielder Matt Carpenter, who spent 12 of his 14 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, will retire from baseball, he announced Wednesday.

A St. Louis Staple. Drafted by the Cardinals in the 13th round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of TCU, Carpenter debuted in 2011 and quickly became a fixture in the lineup.

Matt Carpenter, a steady bat and versatile infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2010s, is retiring from Major League Baseball.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 23: Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium on June 23, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri.

St. Louis Cardinals fan favorite Matt Carpenter announces retirement from MLB By Dominic Genetti , Staff writer May 14, 2025 St. Louis Cardinals fan favorite Matt Carpenter announced he's retiring ...

Selected by St. Louis in the 13th round of the 2009 MLB draft, Carpenter debuted with the Cardinals in 2011 and spent the next 10 years as a staple in the organization. Advertisement ...

Veteran infielder Matt Carpenter, who spent 12 of his 14 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, will retire from baseball, he announced Wednesday.