Sean Casey
Sean Casey
Sean Thomas Casey, nicknamed "The Mayor," is a former Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox. Casey was selected to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game three times during his career. He is currently a broadcaster and commentator for the MLB Network...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth2 July 1974
CityWillingboro, NJ
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