Eric Chavez

Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2014)

Eric Chavez was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2014 for the Athletics, the New York Yankees, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 17 seasons. In 1,615 career games, he hit .268 with 1,477 hits, 260 home runs, and 902 RBI. Eric Chavez was a 6-time Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9,759.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .268
HR 260
RBI 902
H 1,477
OPS .818
PIV 9,759
Position
Third Baseman
Bats / Throws
L / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 215 lb
Born
12/7/1977 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1998-09-08
Last Game
2014-06-08
Awards
6× Gold Glove · Silver Slugger

Full name: Eric Cesar Chavez

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Career Batting Statistics

Eric Chavez — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1,615 5,518 816 1,477 318 24 260 902 50 639 1,079 .268 .342 .475 .818 9,759

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .475 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OPS .818 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Eric Chavez Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1998 OAK AL 16 45 6 14 4 1 0 6 1 3 5 .311 — — — — 0.0
1999 OAK AL 115 356 47 88 21 2 13 50 1 46 56 .247 .271 (-9%) .344 (-3%) .433 (-2%) .778 (-2%) -131.7
2000 OAK AL 153 501 89 139 23 4 26 86 2 62 94 .277 .270 (+3%) .344 (+3%) .437 (+13%) .782 (+9%) 917.4
2001 OAK AL 151 552 91 159 43 0 32 114 8 41 99 .288 .263 (+9%) .332 (+2%) .426 (+27%) .758 (+16%) 1627.2
2002 OAK AL 153 585 87 161 31 3 34 109 8 65 119 .275 .261 (+5%) .331 (+5%) .416 (+23%) .747 (+15%) 1803.8
2003 OAK AL 156 588 94 166 39 5 29 101 8 62 89 .282 .264 (+7%) .332 (+5%) .422 (+22%) .754 (+14%) 1719.0
2004 OAK AL 125 475 87 131 20 0 29 77 6 95 99 .276 .266 (+4%) .335 (+18%) .427 (+17%) .762 (+18%) 2048.0
2005 OAK AL 160 625 92 168 40 1 27 101 6 58 129 .269 .264 (+2%) .330 (-1%) .418 (+11%) .749 (+6%) 654.5
2006 OAK AL 137 485 74 117 24 2 22 72 3 84 100 .241 .269 (-10%) .336 (+4%) .431 (+1%) .768 (+2%) 345.2
2007 OAK AL 90 341 43 82 21 2 15 46 4 34 76 .240 .268 (-10%) .335 (-9%) .422 (+5%) .758 (-1%) -137.2
2008 OAK AL 23 89 10 22 7 0 2 14 0 6 18 .247 .263 (-6%) .333 (-12%) .416 (-6%) .749 (-8%) -132.8
2009 OAK AL 8 30 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 .100 — — — — 0.0
2010 OAK AL 33 111 10 26 8 0 1 10 0 8 31 .234 .257 (-9%) .325 (-15%) .402 (-17%) .728 (-16%) -335.8
2011 NYA AL 58 160 16 42 7 1 2 26 0 14 34 .263 .255 (+3%) .320 (avg) .399 (-11%) .719 (-6%) -143.1
2012 NYA AL 113 278 36 78 12 0 16 37 0 30 59 .281 .254 (+10%) .318 (+9%) .405 (+22%) .724 (+17%) 883.0
2013 ARI NL 80 228 28 64 14 2 9 44 1 19 45 .281 .253 (+11%) .317 (+5%) .396 (+21%) .714 (+13%) 476.2
2014 ARI NL 44 69 6 17 3 1 3 8 2 11 19 .246 .251 (-2%) .313 (+10%) .386 (+16%) .700 (+14%) 165.8
Career · 17 seasons 1,615 5,518 816 1,477 318 24 260 902 50 639 1,079 .268 — — — — 9,759

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

Eric Chavez — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
34 125 11 24 7 0 3 12 7 31 .192

Playoff Batting by Year

Eric Chavez — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 ALCS NYA 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 .000
2012 ALDS1 NYA 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 .000
2011 ALDS1 NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000
2006 ALCS OAK 4 13 1 3 1 0 1 2 2 4 .231
2006 ALDS2 OAK 3 10 2 2 1 0 1 1 2 4 .200
2003 ALDS2 OAK 5 22 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 .045
2002 ALDS2 OAK 5 21 3 8 0 0 1 5 2 1 .381
2001 ALDS2 OAK 5 21 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 5 .143
2000 ALDS1 OAK 5 21 4 7 3 0 0 4 0 5 .333

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Eric Chavez — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home8122671410730129449.273
Away8032847406747131453.262

Last 10 Games — Batting

Eric Chavez — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2014-06-08 AZATLW 000000010
2014-06-07 AZATLW 100000000
2014-06-06 AZATLL 100000001
2014-06-05 AZCOLW 010000010
2014-06-04 AZCOLW 000000010
2014-06-03 AZCOLW 100000000
2014-06-01 AZCINL 300000100
2014-05-31 AZCINL 000000010
2014-05-30 AZCINL 100000001
2014-05-27 AZSDPL 100000001

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Eric Chavez — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 10 88 8 1 5
3B 1402 1345 1035 2732 116 262
OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
SS 5 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Eric Chavez — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 OAK 3B 13 11 11 21 0 2
1999 OAK 3B 105 98 69 155 9 13
1999 OAK SS 2 0 0 0 0 0
2000 OAK 3B 146 135 91 256 18 17
2000 OAK SS 2 0 1 0 0 0
2001 OAK 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 OAK 3B 149 146 100 321 12 27
2001 OAK SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 OAK 3B 143 143 120 301 17 24
2002 OAK OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2003 OAK 3B 154 153 125 343 14 33
2004 OAK 3B 125 125 113 276 13 31
2004 OAK OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
2005 OAK 3B 153 153 121 302 15 28
2006 OAK 3B 134 133 105 281 5 43
2007 OAK 3B 88 87 66 169 6 16
2008 OAK 3B 15 15 12 32 1 4
2009 OAK 3B 8 8 5 15 0 2
2010 OAK 1B 1 0 7 0 0 0
2011 NYA 1B 3 2 12 1 0 0
2011 NYA 3B 42 33 26 60 0 9
2012 NYA 1B 10 6 49 5 1 2
2012 NYA 3B 64 50 36 86 5 5
2013 ARI 1B 6 2 20 2 0 3
2013 ARI 3B 52 47 30 104 1 6
2014 ARI 3B 11 8 5 10 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Eric Chavez Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
First Base 21
Third Base 1402
Shortstop 5
Left Field 2
Designated Hitter 97

Awards & Honors

Eric Chavez — Awards & Honors
Year Award Notes
2006 Gold Glove 3B
2005 Gold Glove 3B
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-06-05
2004 Gold Glove 3B
2003 Gold Glove 3B
2002 Gold Glove 3B
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-08-24
2002 Silver Slugger 3B
2002 TSN All-Star 3B
2001 Gold Glove 3B
2001 Player of the Month September

Salary History

Eric Chavez's recorded salaries total $84,091,000 over 16 seasons, 1999 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Chavez's career ran from 1998 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 1998.

Eric Chavez — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2014 ARI NL $3,500,000
2013 ARI NL $3,000,000
2012 NYA AL $900,000
2011 NYA AL $1,500,000
2010 OAK AL $12,500,000
2009 OAK AL $11,500,000
2008 OAK AL $11,500,000
2007 OAK AL $9,500,000
2006 OAK AL $9,500,000
2005 OAK AL $8,500,000
2004 OAK AL $5,325,000
2003 OAK AL $3,675,000
2002 OAK AL $2,125,000
2001 OAK AL $625,000
2000 OAK AL $240,000
1999 OAK AL $201,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $84,091,000

Award Voting History

Eric Chavez — Award Voting History
Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2005 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 4.0 392 0
2004 Most Valuable Player AL 30th 1.0 392 0
2003 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 18.0 392 0
2002 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 14.0 392 0

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Eric Chavez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Aubrey Huff
    .278 avg, 242 HR
  2. 95
    Adam LaRoche
    .260 avg, 255 HR
  3. 95
    Justin Morneau
    .281 avg, 247 HR
  4. 91
    Tony Clark
    .262 avg, 251 HR
  5. 90
    Ken Caminiti
    .272 avg, 239 HR
  6. 88
    Josh Donaldson
    .261 avg, 279 HR

Eric Chavez: the record in brief

The profile opens with Eric Chavez's first major league game on September 8, 1998; the last one listed came on June 8, 2014. Chavez played for the Oakland Athletics (1998 through 2010), the New York Yankees (2011 to 2012), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2013 through 2014). Chavez, a third baseman by primary position, hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'1" and 215 pounds. Chavez was born on December 7, 1977, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Eric Cesar.

In 1,615 games and 5,518 at bats, Chavez batted .268 with 1,477 hits, adding 260 home runs, 902 runs batted in, and 50 stolen bases. Chavez got on base at a .342 rate and slugged .475 (.818 OPS). Chavez hit .268 while the league hit .263 over the same span, a figure close to average. 2002 was Chavez's biggest home run year, with 34. The highest hit total in a season was 168, in 2005. The RBI column peaks at 114 in 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Chavez

What years did Eric Chavez play?
Eric Chavez played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2014.
Was Eric Chavez a pitcher?
No. Eric Chavez was a position player (Third Baseman).
How many home runs did Eric Chavez hit?
Eric Chavez hit 260 career home runs with 1,477 hits.
What teams did Eric Chavez play for?
Eric Chavez played for 3 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1998–2010), the New York Yankees (2011–2012), and the Arizona Diamondbacks (2013–2014).
What awards did Eric Chavez win?
Eric Chavez won 6 Gold Gloves (2001–2006) and the Silver Slugger award (2002).
What were Eric Chavez's career stats?
In 1,615 games, Eric Chavez had 1,477 hits, 260 home runs, 902 RBI, 816 runs, and 50 stolen bases, with a .268 batting average.
How much did Eric Chavez earn in his career?
Eric Chavez's recorded salaries total $84,091,000 over 16 seasons, 1999 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Chavez's career ran from 1998 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 1998.
What was Eric Chavez's salary?
Eric Chavez's last recorded salary was $3,500,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $12,500,000, in 2010, and his lowest was $201,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2014.
What position did Eric Chavez play?
Eric Chavez played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Eric Chavez and how much did he weigh?
Eric Chavez was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 215 pounds.
How many home runs did Eric Chavez hit each season?
Eric Chavez's home runs by season: 0 in 1998, 13 in 1999, 26 in 2000, 32 in 2001, 34 in 2002, 29 in 2003, 29 in 2004, 27 in 2005, 22 in 2006, 15 in 2007, 2 in 2008, 0 in 2009, 1 in 2010, 2 in 2011, 16 in 2012, 9 in 2013, and 3 in 2014. His most in one season was 34, in 2002.
What was Eric Chavez's career batting average?
Eric Chavez batted .268 over his career, with 1,477 hits in 5,518 at bats.
How many RBI did Eric Chavez have?
Eric Chavez drove in 902 runs in his career.
Is Eric Chavez in the Hall of Fame?
No. Eric Chavez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.