Mike Sweeney

Baseball player and sportscaster

Mike Sweeney - Baseball player and sportscaster
Born

July 22nd, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2010. Spent the majority of his career with the Kansas City Royals, earning three All-Star selections during his tenure. After retiring, transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting. Contributed to various media outlets covering baseball.

Selected as an All-Star three times

Recorded over 1,800 hits in MLB

Played for Kansas City Royals and other teams

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