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David Eckstein is a professional baseball player from Sanford, Fla. At 5'7", Eckstein is one of the shortest baseball players in Major League Baseball. Eckstein went to Sanford's Seminole High School where he played second base and won a Florida High School Athletic Association state championship. He walked on at Florida then secured a scholarship by his sophomore year in 1994.
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David Eckstein is a professional baseball player from Sanford, Fla. At 5'7", Eckstein is one of the shortest baseball players in Major League Baseball. Eckstein went to Sanford's Seminole High School where he played second base and won a Florida High School Athletic Association state championship. He walked on at Florida then secured a scholarship by his sophomore year in 1994.
Eckstein was a first-team All-American in 1996. He made his major league debut in 2001 with the Anaheim Angels. Eckstein led the league in being hit by pitches and sacrifice hits in 2001 and 2002. He scored six runs during the 2002 World Series to help the Angels win their first title. The short stop was the World Series Most Valuable Player in 2006 when he helped the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers in five games. Eckstein is the son of Pat and Whitey Eckstein and the youngest of five children. He married actress Ashley Drane in 2005.
Eckstein was a first-team All-American in 1996. He made his major league debut in 2001 with the Anaheim Angels. Eckstein led the league in being hit by pitches and sacrifice hits in 2001 and 2002. He scored six runs during the 2002 World Series to help the Angels win their first title. The short stop was the World Series Most Valuable Player in 2006 when he helped the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers in five games. Eckstein is the son of Pat and Whitey Eckstein and the youngest of five children. He married actress Ashley Drane in 2005.
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Joe Flacco: An Appreciation
Dear Joe Flacco,
It's been a bizarre week, hasn't it? You're one win away from playing in the Super Bowl, and I think I've read approximately 11 million articles -- written primarily by people living outside the Baltimore metro area -- that seem eager to...Tags: Matthew Stafford, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Eric Zeier, Ed Reed
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David Eckstein
Roch Around the ClockAubrey Huff just hit his 16th home run to reduce Kansas City's lead to 3-1 in the fourth inning. He doubled in his first at-bat.If you were ranking the Top 3 first-half MVP's on this team, what order would you......Tags: Toronto Blue Jays, Aubrey Huff, Major League Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts
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Broken record
Roch Around the ClockThe starting pitchers need to work deeper in the games...(skip)...the starting pitchers need to work deeper in the games...(skip)...the starting pitchers need to...A penny used to solve that problem on my old record player.Garrett Olson threw seven...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Melvin Mora
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Leading 3-1 in the sixth
Roch Around the ClockJeremy Guthrie is giving the Orioles exactly what they need.His pitch count stands at 69 through the fifth. His only lapse came in the fourth on Joe Inglett's leadoff single, David Eckstein's sacrifice, a passed ball and Alex Rios' run-scoring......Tags: Aubrey Huff, Jay Payton, Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts, Nick Markakis
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Tied in the fifth
Roch Around the ClockAfter five innings, Orioles starter Radhames Liz has thrown 40 balls and 40 strikes. He's also fumbled a 3-1 lead.Liz walked No. 9 hitter David Eckstein to open the fifth inning. Big, big mistake. The Blue Jays scored twice and......Tags: Boston Red Sox
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Depending on what you read and who you listen to, the Orioles either will or will not acquire pitcher A.J. Burnett from the Marlins, and the trade will happen very soon, next week or not at all. It's more or less a done deal, or it's unraveling as we...Tags: American League, Major League Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers
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