Sean Casey

Baseball player and sportscaster with MLB career

Sean Casey - Baseball player and sportscaster with MLB career
Born

July 2nd, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2008, primarily at first base. Played for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox. Achieved All-Star status in 1999 and earned a reputation for hitting prowess. After retiring from professional baseball, transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting, including work as an analyst on MLB Network.

Selected as an MLB All-Star in 1999

Played for Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers

Finished career with a .300 batting average across 12 seasons

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