Ben Sheets retires

[Cowtipper]

In a career once filled with unlimited potential, Ben Sheets was slowed only by human fragility and sheer inconsistency. The four-time All-Star went 94-96 with a 3.78 ERA in his 10-year career.

After a three month comeback, Ben Sheets announced that he will be retiring after today’s game. He was given the start today and in his one inning, he looked like a pitcher nowhere near retirement. He struck out two hitters in a 1-2-3 inning, blowing a 96 MPH fastball past Andrew McCutchen to end his career.

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http://tomahawktake.com/2012/10/03/ben-sheets-goes-out-on-top/

[Tyrus4189Cobb]

I feel bad. He was one of my favorites, especially during his star years when the Brewers weren;'t doing so well. I was so glad when he came back. Another one bits the dust...

[ol' aches and pains]

I didn't know he unretired, and now he's retired again.

[GiambiJuice]

Ben Sheet's 2004 season was probably the best season in Baseball history by a pitcher with a losing record.

Sheet's was utterly dominant that season, yet finished with a W/L record of 12-14.

237 IP, 264 K and 32 BB! 2.70 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 162 ERA+... His SO:BB ratio of 8.25 is the 7th best by a starting pitcher since 1884.

He finished 8th in Cy Young voting that year, receiving just a single 5th place vote.

At his best, he was nothing short of spectacular.

[Jobu Voodoo]

At least he got to play longer than Prior.

[SamtheBravesFan]

I didn't know he unretired, and now he's retired again.

Eeeeeeyep. Braves gave him a shot, he won a few games, then lost a couple and his shoulder gave out. They let him have the one last inning to start in the final game, and that was it.