Ryan Sweeney
Baseball player for the Chicago White Sox
Born
February 20th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2003, played outfield in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014. Played for teams including the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs. Participated in the 2013 season with the Cubs. Career statistics include over 700 games played and a batting average of .260. Notable for his performance in clutch situations.
Played with the Boston Red Sox
Played for the Chicago White Sox
Played for the Oakland Athletics
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