14. Mike Sweeney

The Bullet Points

• Position: Catcher, First Base, Designated Hitter
• Acquired: Selected in the 10th Round of the Amateur Draft 6/31/91.
• Departed:

  Signed as a Free Agent by the Oakland Athletics 2/11/08.

• Games Played: 1282
• Notable Statistics:

  700 Runs Scored
  1,398 Hits
  297 Doubles
  5 Triples
  197 Home Runs
  837 RBI
  50 Stolen Bases
  .299/.369/.492 Slash Line
  23.3 bWAR

• Major Accolades and Awards:

  All Star Game (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2005)

  Most Times Hit by Pitch (2000)

  Most Double Plays Turned by a Catcher (1997)

  Most Assists by a First Baseman (2002)

  Most Double Plays Turned by a First Baseman (1972 & 1973)

  Highest Range Factor per Game by a First Baseman (1973 & 1974)

  Highest Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman (1972 & 1977)