Mike Sweeney

Michael John Sweeney is an American former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. Sweeney played his first 13 seasons in the majors with the Kansas City Royals, first as a catcher, then at first base and designated hitter. Sweeney also played for the Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and Philadelphia Phillies. In March 2011, Sweeney retired from baseball. He now works as a special assistant for the Royals. Sweeney was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame in 2015.