Richie Sexson was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 12 seasons. He was born on December 29, 1974, in Portland, Oregon, and attended Prairie High School in Brush Prairie, Washington.
Sexson was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 24th round of the 1993 MLB draft. He made his Major League debut with the Indians in 1997 and played with them until 2000. During his time with the Indians, Sexson was primarily a first baseman and outfielder.
In 2000, Sexson was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, where he played until 2003. He had a breakout season in 2001, hitting 45 home runs and driving in 125 runs. He was named to the All-Star team and finished ninth in the National League MVP voting.
After the 2003 season, Sexson became a free agent and signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He played with the Diamondbacks for one season before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2005.
Sexson had a productive first season with the Mariners, hitting 39 home runs and driving in 121 runs. He was named to the All-Star team for the second time in his career. However, his production declined in the following seasons, and he was released by the Mariners in 2008.
After being released by the Mariners, Sexson signed with the New York Yankees for the remainder of the 2008 season. He played in 29 games for the Yankees, hitting three home runs and driving in nine runs.
Overall, Sexson had a solid career in the Major Leagues. He hit 306 home runs and drove in 943 runs over the course of his career. He was known for his power at the plate and his ability to play multiple positions on the field.
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