Rickie Weeks is a former professional baseball player who played primarily as a second baseman. He was born on September 13, 1982, in Daytona Beach, Florida, and attended Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Weeks was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft, and he made his debut with the team in 2003. He quickly established himself as a promising young player, hitting .239 with 13 home runs and 42 RBIs in his rookie season.
Over the course of his career, Weeks played for several teams, including the Brewers, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Tampa Bay Rays. He was known for his power hitting and speed on the basepaths, as well as his solid defense at second base.
One of Weeks' best seasons came in 2010, when he hit .269 with 29 home runs and 83 RBIs for the Brewers. He also stole 11 bases and was named to the National League All-Star team.
Weeks' career was not without its challenges, however. He suffered several injuries throughout his career, including a torn hamstring in 2006 and a torn ACL in 2011. These injuries limited his playing time and affected his performance on the field.
Despite these setbacks, Weeks remained a valuable player throughout his career. He finished his career with a .246 batting average, 148 home runs, and 430 RBIs. He also stole 126 bases and had a .746 OPS.
Weeks retired from baseball in 2017, ending a career that spanned more than a decade. He was known for his hard work and dedication to the game, as well as his positive attitude and leadership on and off the field.
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