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 Casey
July 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.