Sean Berry is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) as a third baseman for 11 seasons. He was born on March 22, 1966, in Santa Monica, California, and attended Westchester High School in Los Angeles. Berry was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round of the 1986 MLB draft, but he did not sign with the team and instead attended the University of Arizona.
After playing college baseball for three years, Berry was drafted again in the first round of the 1988 MLB draft by the Montreal Expos. He made his MLB debut with the Expos in 1990 and played for them until 1993. During his time with the Expos, Berry was known for his solid defense and consistent hitting. He batted .300 or higher in two of his four seasons with the team.
In 1994, Berry was traded to the Houston Astros, where he played for six seasons. He had his best offensive season in 1995, when he batted .310 with 16 home runs and 82 runs batted in (RBIs). Berry was also a key player on the Astros team that won the National League Central division in 1997 and 1998. He was known for his clutch hitting and ability to drive in runs in important situations.
After leaving the Astros in 1999, Berry played one season each for the San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers. He retired from baseball after the 2000 season with a career batting average of .272, 93 home runs, and 514 RBIs.
After his playing career, Berry worked as a hitting coach for several MLB teams. He was the hitting coach for the Astros from 2013 to 2018, during which time the team won the World Series in 2017. Berry was also the hitting coach for the Miami Marlins in 2019 and the Minnesota Twins in 2020.
Throughout his career, Berry was known for his work ethic and professionalism. He was a respected teammate and leader on the field, and his consistent hitting and solid defense made him a valuable player for every team he played for.
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