Reds Hall of Famer Sean Casey to headline First Pitch Banquet presented by Hicks Capital Management
1/9/2023 11:00:00 AM | Baseball, General
DAYTON — Sean Casey, a Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer and three-time MLB All-Star first baseman, will be the headline guest speaker at Wright State baseball's 19th annual First Pitch Banquet, proudly presented by Hicks Capital Management, on Friday, February 3, at 6 p.m. The event will take place on the main arena floor inside the Nutter Center.
Casey, a three-time All-Star and 12-year Major League first baseman, is an analyst appearing across MLB Network's programming, including Emmy Award-winning flagship studio show MLB Tonight, the Spring Training series 30 Clubs in 30 Days and MLB Network's special event coverage throughout the year.
Casey batted .302 with 130 home runs and 735 RBI in his career. Casey played for the Cleveland Indians (1997), Cincinnati Reds (1998-2005), Pittsburgh Pirates (2006), Detroit Tigers (2006-2007) and Boston Red Sox (2008). Casey finished in the top-10 in National League batting average three times in his career and had six seasons in which he hit better than .300.
After being traded to Detroit on the 2006 Trade Deadline day, Casey quickly became an integral part of Detroit's lineup and helped spur the club to its first American League pennant in 22 years. Casey was the Tigers' most productive hitter in the Postseason, going 16-for-37 overall - good for a .432 average - and shined in the World Series, his first, going 9-for-17 (.529) with a pair of home runs and five RBI.
The University of Richmond graduate received the Ernie Lombardi Award in 2004 as the Reds' most valuable player, and in June 2012, Casey was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame.
Known as "The Mayor," Casey, one of baseball's most outgoing and likeable players, was voted "Friendliest Player in Baseball" by his fellow players in a May 2007 Sports Illustrated poll. Casey has received many honors for his service to the community, including the Hutch Award in 1999 and the Joe Nuxhall "Good Guy" Award in both 1999 and 2004. His charity, Casey's Clubhouse, founded the Miracle League of the South Hills in Pennsylvania to provide children with a place to play baseball no matter their physical challenges.
The First Pitch Banquet returns to the Nutter Center after being conducted remotely for the last two years. The event will consist of a sit-down dinner, program, silent auction, and a speech from Casey. The proceeds from the evening will benefit current and future student-athletes of the Wright State baseball program.
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Casey, a three-time All-Star and 12-year Major League first baseman, is an analyst appearing across MLB Network's programming, including Emmy Award-winning flagship studio show MLB Tonight, the Spring Training series 30 Clubs in 30 Days and MLB Network's special event coverage throughout the year.
Casey batted .302 with 130 home runs and 735 RBI in his career. Casey played for the Cleveland Indians (1997), Cincinnati Reds (1998-2005), Pittsburgh Pirates (2006), Detroit Tigers (2006-2007) and Boston Red Sox (2008). Casey finished in the top-10 in National League batting average three times in his career and had six seasons in which he hit better than .300.
After being traded to Detroit on the 2006 Trade Deadline day, Casey quickly became an integral part of Detroit's lineup and helped spur the club to its first American League pennant in 22 years. Casey was the Tigers' most productive hitter in the Postseason, going 16-for-37 overall - good for a .432 average - and shined in the World Series, his first, going 9-for-17 (.529) with a pair of home runs and five RBI.
The University of Richmond graduate received the Ernie Lombardi Award in 2004 as the Reds' most valuable player, and in June 2012, Casey was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame.
Known as "The Mayor," Casey, one of baseball's most outgoing and likeable players, was voted "Friendliest Player in Baseball" by his fellow players in a May 2007 Sports Illustrated poll. Casey has received many honors for his service to the community, including the Hutch Award in 1999 and the Joe Nuxhall "Good Guy" Award in both 1999 and 2004. His charity, Casey's Clubhouse, founded the Miracle League of the South Hills in Pennsylvania to provide children with a place to play baseball no matter their physical challenges.
The First Pitch Banquet returns to the Nutter Center after being conducted remotely for the last two years. The event will consist of a sit-down dinner, program, silent auction, and a speech from Casey. The proceeds from the evening will benefit current and future student-athletes of the Wright State baseball program.
Click here for more information.
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