A towering 6-foot-8 presence, Richie Sexson was acquired from Cleveland in a blockbuster trade in 2000 that sent Bob Wickman and Steve Woodard the other way. While he would later play for several other franchises, he had his greatest success in the 414.
In 2001, Sexson’s first full season, he hit 45 home runs, had 125 RBI, and showcased dominance in the National League, finishing top ten in homers and RBI while earning MVP votes. On September 25, he and Jeromy Burnitz became MLB's first teammates to hit three home runs in a game. He reached 100 RBI for the first of three straight years.
Between 2002 and 2003, he remained a middle-order giant, with a slugging percentage over .500 each year for the Brewers. In 2002, he achieved recognition by earning his first All-Star selection, repeated in 2003 during a season where he matched his career-high with 45 home runs.
With his value at an absolute summit and the organization looking to restock its system, the Brewers finalized a massive nine-player trade that sent Sexson to the Arizona Diamondbacks. This deal brought a foundational package of prospects to Milwaukee, including future stars Junior Spivey, Chris Capuano, and Lyle Overbay.
As a Brewer, Sexson would go deep 133 times with a .536 Slugging Percentage.
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