MILWAUKEE (SNN-TV) – Earlier today, former Miami Hurricanes star, 2011 National League MVP and franchise home run king for the Milwaukee Brewers, Ryan Braun, announced his retirement.
The six-time All-Star selection has not played this season after becoming a free agent when the Brewers declined to exercise a $15 million mutual option in his contract last October.
In addition to his 352 home runs, Braun, who played all 14 of his MLB seasons with the Brewers, ranks second in franchise history in career RBIs, extra-base hits, total bases and doubles. He ranks third in runs, hits, triples, stolen bases and walks.
Regrettably, Braun will be forever linked to steroids, as he was suspended midway through the 2013 season for using performance-enhancing drugs.
