The Fickle Nature of Baseball Dreams The sudden retirement of Christian Martin, a 23 year old shortstop prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, has raised questions about the fragility of careers in professional baseball.
Martin's decision to walk away from the game comes at an interesting time for the Cardinals, who are fighting to remain in postseason contention.
A Promising Career Cut Short Martin's collegiate career at Virginia Tech was a testament to his potential as a player. He boasted impressive stats, including a .