The 44 Words Sheldon Neuse Dropped That Ended His Baseball Career With an Epic Twist
Alright, Seattle fam, you ever think about what happens after the bright lights fade for some of these guys? Well, buckle up, because former Dodgers utility man Sheldon Neuse, once a legit top prospect, just blew the lid off his next chapter. At 31 years old, Neuse officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. He's not hitting the golf course, he's building a roofing company in DFW! Talk about a hard pivot, right?
From Diamond Dreams to DFW Roofs
Neuse dropped the bombshell himself on his personal X account, laying out his plans clear as day. He wrote, "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." Man, you gotta respect that honesty and the hustle to start something new!
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A Brief Stop in Dodger Blue
Think back to 2021. Neuse landed with the Dodgers that year in a four-player trade, coming over from the then-Oakland Athletics alongside right-handed pitcher Gus Varland. In exchange, the A's got left-handed pitcher Adam Kolarek and outfielder Cody Thomas. Neuse played in 33 games for LA, hitting .169 with three home runs, four runs batted in, and an OPS of .505. He even smacked his first career MLB home run against the Padres on April 22! Most of that year, he was at Triple-A Oklahoma City, and by December, he was designated for assignment.
The Road Less Traveled
His journey started in 2016, when the Washington Nationals grabbed him in the second round of the MLB Draft. A year later, he was off to the Athletics, climbing to their No. 6 prospect spot by 2020. His big league debut came with the A's in 2019, hitting .250 across 25 games, with seven RBIs and an OPS of .599. The 2020 minor league season got canceled, then came the Dodgers trade. After his LA stint, he went back to the Athletics in 2022. That was his final MLB run: 89 games, hitting .214 with four homers, 26 RBIs, and a .561 OPS. In November 2022, he signed with the Hanshin Tigers in Japan, spending two seasons there. He played 233 games, hitting .235 with 13 home runs, 87 RBIs, and a .629 OPS. What a ride, huh?
Speaking of rides, our M's just wrapped up a tough one on the road. The Seattle Mariners dropped a tight 6-5 contest to the Cleveland Guardians tonight. It stings, especially when every game counts in April as our team finds its rhythm. We know our boys, like Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh, are gonna come out firing for the next one. We need to bounce back strong and show these teams what the Pacific Northwest is all about. Let's get it, M's!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.