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David Eckstein is a Major League Baseball who is currently a free agent.
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Career
Standing at just 5'7" Eckstein is notable one of the smallest shortstops in baseball, but gets more recognition for his exceptional play, than his diminutive stature. Esckstein was a two-time All-State baseball player at Seminole high School in Sanford, FL, where he helped lead the team to a State Championship. After High School Eckstein attended the University of Florida, where as a Walk-on to the baseball team, Eckstein became a two-time All-SEC standout. Eckstein also stood out academically, earning South East Conference Academic Honor Roll three times. Following a successful collegiate career, the Boston Red Sox drafted Eckstein in the 19th round of the 1997 amateur draft. Anaheim Angels would select Eckstein off waivers in 2000, and he would go on to become the starting shortstop on their 2002 Championship team. Eckstein would win his second World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006, earning MVP honors along the way. In the winter of 2007 Eckstein signed a 1-year $4.5 million dollar contract to play for the Blue Jays. -
Strengths
Eckstein plays the game with an intensity that's infectious and motivating for his teammates. A fan favorite wherever he plays, Eckstein's professionalism and effort make up for what he lacks in size. He displays adequate range at shortstop, and his thows get to first despite a lack of arm strength. Eckstein is a effective leadoff hitter, doing whatever it takes to get on base or advance a runner.[1] -
Weaknesses
Eckstein has very little pop in his bat, and tends to get impatient at the plate with runners in scoring position. He does not steal many bases, a skill desired of most leadoff men. Defensively, Eckstein will occasionally fail to throw out a runner because of his limited arm.[1] -
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David Eckstein from the Padres wears the same pattern as a Rawlings Heart of the Hide PRO17HDC. RawlingsGear http://tinyurl.com/yfusqgw
@rawlingsgear | November 10, 2009 07:36 PM -
Welcome to the official twitter of David "MVP" Eckstein. God help us all. I'm on twitter.
@DME_GOI | November 09, 2009 09:46 PM -
@JimmyTraina This is as shocking a relevation since David Eckstein admitted his Grandfather was Gollum
@Vinster24 | November 06, 2009 12:53 AM -
Hideki Matsui set a little known record last night: Most porno tapes owned by a World Series MVP (edging David Eckstein) http://bit.ly/zZFqn
@PetersonDouglas | November 05, 2009 11:20 PM
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David Eckstein: Have Heart (Positively for Kids Series) - $15.95
Anaheim Angels' 5-foot-6 shortstop joins the Positively For Kids series with his inspirational autobiography for kids and fans of all ages. David's first-person prose reads like a conversation that is really a peptalk on life. He sha...
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Have Heart: David Eckstein - $12.87
St. Louis Cardinal shortstop David Eckstein shares his inspirational story of overcoming his 5-foot-7 stature to becoming the 2006 World Series MVP. David's first-person prose reads like a conversation that is really a peptalk on life. ...
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2006 Topps St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Cards Complete Team Set (24 cards) - Includes 2 Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen, Jim Edmonds, Chris Carpenter, Tony LaRussa, David Eckstein, Team Card, and more - World Series Champions !! - $5.99
Set Includes: Albert Pujols, Larry Bigbie, Deivi Cruz, Julian Tavarez, Larry Walker, So Taguchi, Jeff Suppan, Jason Marquis, David Eckstein, Jim Edmonds-Gold Glove Award, Chris Carpenter-Cy Young Award, Albert Pujols-MVP, Tony L...
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