Mike Sweeney
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About
Five-time All-Star first baseman who collected 215 home runs with a .297 batting average during his 16-year career.
Before Fame
He was drafted out of high school as a catcher before being converted to first base.
Trivia
He was a recipient of the Hutch Award in 2007, an award given to the player who best exemplifies his team's fighting spirit.
Family Life
He married Shara Nettles and they have six children named Michael, Donovan, Ryan, McKara, Fiona, and Quinn.
Associated With
He recorded 144 RBIs in 2000 for the Kansas City Royals, breaking the team RBI record previously held by Hal McRae.
