Dodgers Former Third Baseman, NPB Championship Hero, Retires At 31
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Sports Money Dodgers Former Third Baseman, NPB Championship Hero, Retires At 31By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author Jul 01, 2026, 07:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Sheldon Neuse, 31, has announced his retirement from professional baseball, embarking on a new career as a roofing company owner in Dallas-Fort Worth. Neuse played parts of three MLB seasons with the Dodgers and A's, accumulating a .212 batting average, seven home runs, and 37 RBIs in 147 games. While his major league career was modest, he achieved significant glory overseas. Neuse became a championship hero for Japan's Hanshin Tigers, hitting a crucial three-run homer in Game 7 of the 2023 Japan Series to secure their first title in 38 years. His transition from the diamond to entrepreneurship marks a distinct and unexpected new chapter after a career that saw both quiet ends and historic triumphs.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 19: Sheldon Neuse #56 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out while swinging to end the top of the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 19, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)Getty ImagesProfessional baseball careers often end quietly, even for players who contributed to Major League Baseball’s most notable franchises and enjoyed historic championship moments.