10 former MLBers that spent 2014 playing baseball in Asia

Not every player can hack it for 15-20 years in Major League Baseball. In fact, on average, a rookie can expect to spend just 5.6 years in the Bigs. So, what do they do after they've left the game?

Some go on to become cow farmers, while others can't quite hang up the cleats -- continuing to play on the international level. Here are 10 former MLBers who plied their trade in Asia last season.

Andruw Jones, Rakuten Golden Eagles (Nippon Professional Baseball)

Wily Mo Pena, Orix Buffaloes (Japan)

Kevin Youkilis, Rakuten Golden Eagles (Nippon Professional Baseball)

Freddy Garcia, EDA Rhinos (Chinese Professional Baseball League)

Jose Lopez, Yomiuri Giants (Nippon Professional Baseball)

Jorge Cantu, Doosan Bears (Korean Baseball Organization)

Wladimir Balentien, Tokyo Yakult Swallows (Nippon Professional Baseball)

Daniel Cabrera, Chunichi Dragons (Nippon Professional Baseball)

Esteban German, Orix Buffaloes (Nippon Professional Baseball)

Kaz Matsui, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles (Nippon Professional Baseball)