Whit Merrifield called Kansas City a "second home to my family and I" in announcing his retirement on Tuesday. Merrifield spent parts of his first seven major league seasons with the Royals, starting in 2016.

Former Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield announced his retirement from baseball on Tuesday. He made the announcement on social media through his agency, Warner Sports Media.

A versatile defender and a speedy runner, Whit Merrifield played nine years with four different clubs. He was most known for his time with the Royals, where he spent parts of seven years.