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  • Prince Fielder on Random MLB Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#21) Prince Fielder

    • First baseman

    MLB career years: 2005-2016
    Teams: Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers

    The power of Fielder made him a dominant hitter, but his run ended earlier than expected as a result of old neck injuries that resurfaced. Fielder would not get cleared to play by team doctors.

  • Cory Lidle on Random MLB Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#22) Cory Lidle

    • Starting pitcher, Pitcher

    MLB career years: 1997-2006
    Teams: New York Mets, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees

    Cory Lidle died just days after the Yankees were eliminated from the playoffs in heartbreaking fashion when he and a co-pilot crashed their plane into an apartment complex in Manhattan.

  • José Fernández on Random MLB Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#12) José Fernández

    MLB career years: 2013-2016
    Teams: Miami Marlins

    Fernandez appeared ready for a long career in the MLB with a hot start until his life ended in shocking fashion. The pitcher died at just 24 years old in a boating accident.

  • Thurman Munson on Random MLB Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#4) Thurman Munson

    • Catcher

    MLB career years: 1969–1979
    Teams: New York Yankees

    Munson died during the prime of his career due to a plane crash. The passing at 32 would see the Yankees continue to honor his legacy for the contributions during his time in the sport.

  • Mark Mulder on Random MLB Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#24) Mark Mulder

    • Starting pitcher, Pitcher

    MLB career years: 2000-2008
    Teams: St. Louis Cardinals

    The consistent greatness of Mulder in his first few years ended after he suffered a rotator cuff injury during a game for the Cardinals. Mulder was never the same and was forced to retire before hitting a decade in the MLB.

  • Kirby Puckett on Random MLB Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#5) Kirby Puckett

    • Outfielder, Center fielder

    MLB career years: 1984-1995
    Teams: Minnesota Twins

    The dominance of Puckett ended in his prime due to a retinal vein occlusion causing him to lose vision in his right eye. His number was retired by the Minnesota Twins, and he died at age 46 after a massive stroke.

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Many MLB players attracted the attention of professional teams during their college days, and eventually, they chose their favorite team and start their career. Even if they successfully become a member of the MLB team, they still need to train hard and maintain a good competitive state. For players, success in MLB is one of their dreams in life, but some players quickly terminated their careers.

This random tool introduces a total of 25 best MLB players who ended their careers at an amazing speed, their achievements are incredible, and the reasons for the end are various. You will find a short introduction for each player here.

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