ST. LOUIS — Millions of baseball fans’ hearts were broken when Cardinals management confirmed the shocking news this morning: former star and two-time Gold Glove winner Kolten Wong has officially returned to the organization in a prestigious role – as the team’s Honorary Ambassador. The decision is considered one of the most shocking moves in the franchise’s modern history, coming shortly after the player stepped away from the spotlight to focus on his family in May 2025.
Legendary Wong “Returns Home” – A Game-Changing Moment for the Cardinals
Wong, who spent the majority of his career (2013–2020) with the Cardinals before moving to Milwaukee and eventually finishing his career in Seattle and Los Angeles, has decided to return to Busch Stadium with the “iconic” responsibility – connecting the team’s glorious past with its thriving future.
“I was a little guy from Hilo with a glove and a big dream. Now, I’m back as an ambassador – not to play, but to inspire, connect and lead the next generation,” Wong said emotionally at the announcement ceremony.
New role, different mission
Wong’s honorary ambassador contract is considered no less important than that of a top player: around $500,000 per year and lasting 3 seasons, this contract includes:
Become the official SPEAKMAN of the Cardinals at community events, fan meetings and MLB activities.
Spiritual advisor to the youth team 2 and training system, helping to spread wise play and the will to strive.
Represent the team in community sports education programs and youth baseball development.
The Inseparable Legacy of the “Least Hit” in Cardinals History
Wong was once a Cardinals icon, with two Gold Glove wins (2019, 2020) – the pride of the centerfield – along with more than 500 runs, 120 steals, a .256 AVG and 86 home runs in 11 MLB seasons. Before leaving the field, he was even 27 hits away from reaching the 1,000 mark – something very few players have achieved.
“He represents the best of the Cardinals: talent, loyalty and a never-ending fighting spirit,” President William DeWitt Jr. affirmed in a statement today.
Fans react “the living”
The news quickly spread throughout MLB, with the hashtag #WongReturns climbing to the top trending on X (Twitter) within hours. One passionate fan wrote: “Kolten Wong is more than just a player – he is the past, present and future of the Cardinals. His return is a story that will move a generation.”
The Future is Open – “Wong Legacy” Becomes the New Cardinals Brand
Sources exclusively revealed that the Cardinals are in talks to have Wong appear in a documentary series next year showcasing the history of the franchise, publish a children’s book on “baseball values” that Wong himself helped write, and a series of training activities and charity tours across eight Midwestern states.
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