Dec 2, 2017 2 min read

Another impact player from the 2017 Wild Things has re-signed with the team for 2018 as Washington announced the extension of Frontier League All-Star first baseman Kane Sweeney.

Sweeney was a driving force behind the Wild Things’ drive to the playoff last season as he batted .296 with a .457 on-base percentage. Sweeney setting the franchise single-season record for walks with 87 walks. He also belted 15 home runs and drove in 61 runs, to go along with 21 doubles and three triples.

“Kane’s arrival for 2018 will be slightly delayed because of his coaching responsibilities but he is a key contributor here in Washington,” said general manager Steven Zavacky.

“On the field, his style of play is so unique. His power and situational hitting is forefront but to have a first baseman who led the league and set a franchise record in walks is remarkable. Defensively, he is as good as it gets in minor-league baseball. Kane embraced the leadership role put before him, something we stressed when we signed him.”

Sweeney played in college at Morehead State and was drafted in the 29th round of the 2015 Amateur Draft by the New York Yankees.

He played two seasons in the Yankees’ system before joining in the Wild Things this year.

“My thoughts on coming back are pretty simple,” said Sweeney. “I really enjoyed last season. We had great fans and a great community that supported us all year long. It was the most fun I’ve had playing baseball in a long time.”