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

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 Chavez

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

• December 7, 1977: Born
• 1998: Debuted with Oakland Athletics
• 2006: Won sixth straight Gold Glove

• Mahalo's Guide to the Oakland Athletics
• ESPN.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 230 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1998