Mike Sweeney
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Michael John Sweeney
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.
- Debut September 14, 1995
- Born July 22, 1973 in Orange, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Mike Sweeney spent much of 2005-2007 on the disabled list for various injuries. In 2006, he collected an $11,000,000 paycheck despite appearing in only 60 games due to various injuries, including a bulging disc in his back. Sweeney took out a full-page ad in the Kansas City Star in 2007, thanking the fans and organization for their support over the years. It was the last of his 14 years with the club. He had been the Kansas City Royals' biggest star in the first years of the 2000s, making the Alll-Star team five of six years between 2000 and 2005. He moved to the Oakland Athletics in 2008, earning a spot as a DH/1B.
Sweeney originally came up as a catcher, converting to first base in 1999.
He had a cameo in a sketch on Saturday Night Live, 12/13/97. He is married to Shara Nettles, daughter of former big leaguer Jim Nettles.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 5-time AL All-Star (2000-2003 & 2005)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 6 (1999-2002, 2004 & 2005)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 2 (1999 & 2000)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1999 & 2000)
- 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (2000)
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