Bio
- Nicknamed "The Mayor" due to his smile and casual conversations with players who made it to first base.
- Drafted in the second round of the 1995 draft by the Cleveland Indians, but was traded to the Cincinnati Reds before the 1998 season.
- In his first full season (1999), he posted outstanding stats including a .322 batting average, 25 HRs, 99 RBI and 103 runs scored.
- Won the Hutch Award in 1999 as the player who best displayed the on- and off-field dedication to the game, team, community and family.
- Was voted friendliest player in a 2007 poll of major leaguers by Sports Illustrated.
- Three-time All-Star (1999, 2001, 2004).
- During his playing days, was involved with the Big Brothers and Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as Casey's Crew, in which he provided tickets to disadvantaged youth.
- Co-founded the Labels Are For Jars organization to fight hunger in Lawrence, MA.
Sean CaseyJuly 2, 1974 (age 50)Willingboro Township, New Jersey, USA
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Bio
- Nicknamed "The Mayor" due to his smile and casual conversations with players who made it to first base.
- Drafted in the second round of the 1995 draft by the Cleveland Indians, but was traded to the Cincinnati Reds before the 1998 season.
- In his first full season (1999), he posted outstanding stats including a .322 batting average, 25 HRs, 99 RBI and 103 runs scored.
- Won the Hutch Award in 1999 as the player who best displayed the on- and off-field dedication to the game, team, community and family.
- Was voted friendliest player in a 2007 poll of major leaguers by Sports Illustrated.
- Three-time All-Star (1999, 2001, 2004).
- During his playing days, was involved with the Big Brothers and Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as Casey's Crew, in which he provided tickets to disadvantaged youth.
- Co-founded the Labels Are For Jars organization to fight hunger in Lawrence, MA.
