Rickie Weeks has played in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Rays.
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25 Facts About Rickie Weeks
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Until the 2009 season, Weeks had a distinctive batting stance similar to that of Gary Sheffield, waggling his bat heavily before swinging.
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Rickie Weeks pointed to this change when asked about his improved presence at the plate in 2009.
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At Lake Brantley, Rickie Weeks played baseball, but played football as a cornerback and wide receiver for a season.
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Rickie Weeks did not become a full-time player for the Brewers until June 2005, when he was recalled from the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, despite playing much of the 2005 season with a thumb injury.
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Rickie Weeks returned to the Nashville Sounds on July 31,2007, since he was batting below.
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In Game 3, Rickie Weeks injured his knee while trying to beat out a throw at first base.
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Rickie Weeks underwent surgery the next day to remove torn cartilage from his left knee.
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Rickie Weeks could have earned an additional $100,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances from 575 to 650.
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In early 2009, sabermetrician Bill James wrote in John Dewan's "The Fielding Bible Volume II, " that Rickie Weeks should be moved to a position other than second base, as he had 44 defensive misplays that season.
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On May 18,2009, Rickie Weeks was diagnosed with a torn muscle in his left wrist, and missed the remainder of the 2009 season.
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At the time of his injury, Rickie Weeks was tied with Prince Fielder for the team lead in home runs.
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On June 12,2010, Rickie Weeks tallied his 500th hit at Miller Park and received a standing ovation.
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Rickie Weeks led the NL in at bats, plate appearances, and hit by pitch, and was second in runs scored.
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On February 16,2011, Rickie Weeks signed a contract extension for 4 years at $38 million.
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The deal includes an option for a 5th year provided Rickie Weeks is an everyday player in 2013 and 2014, and could raise the total value of the contract to $50 million.
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Rickie Weeks was voted by the fans to be the starting second baseman for the National League in the 2011 All-Star Game.
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Rickie Weeks had a poor 2013 season, posting career lows in nearly all major offensive categories.
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Rickie Weeks signed with the Seattle Mariners on a one-year, $2 million contract on February 13,2015.
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On February 3,2017, Rickie Weeks signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays that included an invitation to spring training.
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On February 4,2022, Rickie Weeks was hired by the Milwaukee Brewers as an assistant to the player development staff.
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Rickie Weeks's grandfather was an outfielder in the Negro leagues during the 1940s, and his sister Kaisha was an NCAA Regional Finalist at Southern University in track.
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In 2005, Rickie Weeks signed a sponsorship contract with sportswear company 3N2, which designed a shoe for him.
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In 2009, Rickie Weeks was voted "Sexiest Baseball Player" by Cosmopolitan Magazine.
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