Over the weekend, Eau Claire Express legend Kole Calhoun announced his retirement from Major League Baseball.

This announcement comes after a tenured career with the MLB, having spent most of his time with the Los Angeles Angels, who drafted Calhoun in the 8th round of the 2010 MLB draft.

Calhoun would go on to spend eight seasons with the Angles and win a Gold Glove with them in 2015.

From 2020-21, Kole Calhoun played for the Arizona Diamondbacks alongside former Express player Daulton Varsho (2015-16). He then played one season with the Texas Rangers (2022) and one season with the Cleveland Guardians (2023).

The Eau Claire Express will begin their 19th year play 2024 on May 27 at home when they take on the Madison Mallards at 5:05 pm.  Season tickets and ticket packages for the 2024 season are on sale now; call the Express front office at 715-839-7788 to get yours today.

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