Jim Sweeney
Former Royals star and five-time All-Star who also played for the Oakland Athletics.
Michael John Sweeney (born July 22, 1973) is an American former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. He played for the Oakland Athletics, among other teams.
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Lore & Background
Sweeney played his first 13 seasons with the Kansas City Royals, then also played for the Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and Philadelphia Phillies. He retired in March 2011 and now works as a special assistant for the Royals. He was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame in 2015.
Reader's Guide
Sweeney was primarily a designated hitter and first baseman. He was a five-time All-Star and won the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award in 2005. He also won the Hutch Award in 2007.
Did You Know?
- Sweeney had a 25-game hitting streak in 1999, tied for fourth longest in Royals history.
- He set a Royals record with 144 RBI in 2000, second in the AL behind Edgar Martínez.
- Sweeney charged the mound against Jeff Weaver in 2001, leading to a bench-clearing brawl.
- He broke up Scott Baker's no-hitter in 2007 with a pinch-hit single.
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