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- Full name: Eric Cesar Chavez
- Born: December 7, 1977
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Position: Third baseman
- Bats: Left
- Throws: Right
- High school: Mount Carmel High School
- Draft year: 1996
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Eric Chavez is a Major League Baseball player. He currently plays third base for the Oakland Athletics.
Chavez was placed on the disabled list on May 19, 2009, with a herniated disc in his back. According to doctors, should he injure that disc again in the future, it would be a career-ending injury.ESPN.com: Eric Chavez... Has Herniated Disk; Next Back Injury Could End Career
Early Life
Eric Cesar Chavez was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 7, 1977. He attended Mount Carmel High School. In 1996, Chavez was selected by the Oakland Athletics with the tenth pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft.Baseball-Reference.com: Eric ChavezPro Career
Chavez made his MLB debut on September 8, 1988. In 1999, Chavez established himself as an everyday player for the A's. He appeared in 115 games and had a batting average of .247. In 2002, he hit a career-best 34 home runs and 109 runs batted in for the club.MLB.com: Eric Chavez In 2006, Chavez won his sixth straight Gold Glove at third base.MLB.com: A's third baseman Eric Chavez wins sixth straight Gold Glove-
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Eric Chavez Questions
Hey baseball fans, who is Eric Chavezs current agent? 1 AnswerScott Leventhal of the Beverly Hills Sports Council. read more
Will the O.A.S. allow Hugo Chavez to be the next Hitler? It's clear this is the direction Venezuela is heading towards. Will it be to late? 3 AnswersAs a Venezuelan I can say that the O.A.S. it's a lost case, they have already allowed Chavez to violate the democratic card not one, but several times. Hugo Ch... read more
Will Robin Swicord and Eric Roth win for Best Adapted Screenplay? 2 AnswersI think they stand a good chance to win. They both have a lot of talent and I think that is reflected in their work. I like film though and am far from unbiased... read more
Why is Chavez cutting ties with Colombia? 3 AnswersHi I'm from Venezuela and I can explain you better. First Chavez is losing popularity, he no longer has Bush in the Us presidency, he needs an enemy, he needs ... read more -
Eric Chavez Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Oakland Athletics
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 230 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1998


