Sean Casey
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| Born: | July 2, 1974 |
| Birthplace: | Willingboro, New Jersey |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 4" |
| Weight: | 215 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | RIght |
| Drafted: | 1995: 2nd Round by the Cleveland Indians |
| College: | University of Richmond |
| High School: | Upper St. Clair High School |
| Other Teams: | Cleveland Indians 1997 Cincinnati Reds 1998-2005 Pittsburgh Pirates 2006 Detroit Tigers 2006-2007 |
| Years with Boston: | 2008 |
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Overall Career
Sean Thomas Casey (born July 2, 1974 in Willingboro, NJ), was a Major League Baseball player from 1997 to 2008. Casey played his entire career as a first baseman, while also mixing in a few starts at DH. Sean signed with the Boston Red Sox during the 2007-2008 Off Season, for $800,000 and retired at the end of the `08 season.
Awards
- 1999 Hutch Award Winner
- 3-time National League All-Star (1999, 2001, 2004)
Achievements
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Moment in the Sun
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Trivia
- In 1999 Casey won the Hutch Award, given to the player who personifies the spirit, courage and integrity of former manager Fred Hutchinson.
Transactions
- June 1, 1995: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 2nd round of the 1995 amateur draft. Player signed June 24, 1995.
- March 30, 1998: Traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Cincinnati Reds for Dave Burba.
- December 8, 2005: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds with cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Dave Williams.
- July 31, 2006: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Detroit Tigers for Brian Rogers.
- October 31, 2006: Granted Free Agency.
- November 16, 2006: Signed as a Free Agent with the Detroit Tigers.
- February 5, 2008: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- January 27, 2009: Announced his retirement from Major League Baseball.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
