Prior to his MLB career, Stults played at Bethel College in Indiana. On June 4, 2002, Stults was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 15th round of the MLB Draft.

Stults immediately following the draft joined the Dodgers' minor league affiliates, where he played for his first few seasons. On September 5, 2006, Stults was called up to make his MLB debut with the Dodgers.

He split his first season between the Dodgers and the minors, playing only six major league games. He pitched 17.7 innings and finished his season with the Dodgers with a 5.60 earned runs average.

Stults was called back to the Dodgers for 12 games in 2007, playing 21 games with their AAA affiliate. He finished the season with a 5.82 ERA.

Prior to the 2008 season, Stults was again sent to the minor leagues.

1. Full name: Eric William Stults
2. Born: December 9, 1979
3. Birthplace: Plymouth, Indiana
4. Attended and played baseball for Bethel College
5. He and his wife Stephanie have a daughter, Madeline