The 67 Words Sheldon Neuse Said That Ended His MLB Career And Started A Roofing Business
Whoa, hold up. You guys sitting down? Because this is a wild one that just dropped. Remember Sheldon Neuse? Former utility man, played for the Dodgers a few years back? Yeah, well, he just announced he's hanging up his cleats for good. And get this: he's trading in his bat for a nail gun to start a roofing company. At 31! Like, for real. This isn't a joke, he posted it himself. And yeah, while we're all still digesting the Mariners' tough 6-5 loss to Cleveland today, this news about Neuse dropped like a lead pipe on my timeline.
From Diamond Dust To DFW Rooftops, No Kidding
So, the big news is the dude is officially done with Major League Baseball. Neuse, who's 31, revealed on his personal X account that his three seasons in MLB are behind him, and he's pivoted hard. He's now running a roofing company in the DFW area. You can't make this stuff up, right? He put it out there, plain as day, saying:
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"I have retired from baseball and started a roofing company in DFW. To those who supported my baseball career, thank you! I started this company with the idea of giving homeowners someone who is honest and trustworthy. If I can be of any service, please don’t hesitate to reach out."
That's a pretty straightforward message! Neuse had his stint with the Dodgers back in 2021 after they got him in a four-player trade with the then-Oakland Athletics. The Dodgers sent LHP Adam Kolarek and outfielder Cody Thomas to Oakland for Neuse and right-handed pitcher Gus Varland. During his time in LA, he played 33 games, hitting .169 with three home runs, four runs batted in, and an OPS of .505. His first career MLB homer was with LA on April 22 against the San Diego Padres. He spent most of that 2021 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City before being designated for assignment that December.
From Nats Prospect To Japan, A Short But Wild Ride
Before his Dodgers days, Neuse was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft. He bounced to the Athletics a year later and even ranked as their No. 6 prospect in 2020. He made his MLB debut in 2019, playing 25 games with a .250 batting average, seven RBIs, and a .599 OPS. He didn't play in 2020 since the minor league season got canceled, then came the Dodgers trade in 2021.
After being designated by LA, Neuse found himself back with the Athletics in 2022, which would be his final stint in MLB. He appeared in 89 games that year, hitting .214 with four home runs, 26 RBIs, and a .561 OPS. His baseball journey wasn't totally over though. In November 2022, he signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball, playing two years in Japan. Over 233 games there, he posted a .235 average with 13 home runs, 87 RBIs, and a .629 OPS before this recent retirement.
Man, it’s always wild to see players make these kinds of pivots, right? Shows you how quickly things can change in this game. Speaking of quickly, our Mariners need to bounce back FAST after that 6-5 heartbreaker in Cleveland. Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez are out there battling every night, and we need to see that fire tomorrow. Let's hope they come out swinging, shake off that loss, and show everyone what the Emerald City is all about. We'll be here, screaming our lungs out, ready for the next one. Go M's!
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