Rick Sweet
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Both
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Throws: Right
6-1, 200lb (185cm, 90kg)
Born:
September 7, 1952
in Longview, WA
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Draft: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 31st round of the 1974 MLB June Amateur Draft from Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) and the San Diego Padres in the 3rd round of the 1975 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA).
High School: Mark Morris HS (Longview, WA)
Schools: Lower Columbia College (Longview, WA), Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)
Debut:
April 8, 1978
(Age 25-213d,
14,004th in major league history)
vs. SFG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 2, 1983
(Age 31-025d)
vs. CHW 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1978 season
Full Name: Ricky Joe Sweet
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