• Full name Travis J. Sweet
  • Born 04/17/1986 in Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Iowa
  • Drafted in the 29th round (891st overall) by the Houston Astros in 2007.
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    Travis Sweet saw more action at second base, pitcher and third base in his first two seasons with the Hawkeyes, but he has found a home in center field this year. Slowed early after he was hit in the knee by a pitch, Sweet rallied to bat .413, good for second in the Big 10 Conference batting race entering the NCAA regionals. He has plus speed and gap power, and he makes consistent contact.

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