David Eckstein
Born: 1/20/1975 in Sanford, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-04-03 | Final Game: 2010-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: David Mark Eckstein
Biography
David Eckstein was a distinguished professional baseball player, known for his tenacity and impact on the field during his career that spanned from 2001 to 2010. Born in 1975, Eckstein played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 1,311 games. He accumulated 1,414 hits, 35 home runs, and 392 runs batted in (RBIs), while maintaining a batting average of .280. His speed on the bases was notable, as he finished his career with 123 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and strategic base-running skills.
Eckstein's playing style was characterized by his hustle and determination, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. He earned recognition for his contributions to the teams he played for, including winning the World Series MVP award, a testament to his performance on baseball's biggest stage. Additionally, Eckstein was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, underscoring his status as one of the prominent players of his era. His career achievements and the spirit he brought to the game solidified David Eckstein's legacy in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1311 | 5041 | 701 | 1414 | 232 | 20 | 35 | 392 | 123 | 376 | 418 | 0.280 | 0.345 | 0.355 | 0.701 | -5690.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 153 | 582 | 82 | 166 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 29 | 43 | 60 | 0.285 | -493.1 |
| 2002 | LAA | AL | 152 | 608 | 107 | 178 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 63 | 21 | 45 | 44 | 0.293 | 267.0 |
| 2003 | LAA | AL | 120 | 452 | 59 | 114 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 16 | 36 | 45 | 0.252 | -1138.3 |
| 2004 | LAA | AL | 142 | 566 | 92 | 156 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 16 | 42 | 49 | 0.276 | -1242.4 |
| 2005 | STL | NL | 158 | 630 | 90 | 185 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 61 | 11 | 58 | 44 | 0.294 | 363.6 |
| 2006 | STL | NL | 123 | 500 | 68 | 146 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 31 | 41 | 0.292 | -815.1 |
| 2007 | STL | NL | 117 | 434 | 58 | 134 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 10 | 24 | 22 | 0.309 | -163.0 |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 18 | 64 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0.219 | -192.7 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 76 | 260 | 27 | 72 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 24 | 27 | 0.277 | -192.7 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 136 | 503 | 64 | 131 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 3 | 39 | 46 | 0.260 | -1232.9 |
| 2010 | SDP | NL | 116 | 442 | 49 | 118 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 0.267 | -882.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 176 | 26 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 0.278 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SLN | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.133 |
| 2006 | WS | SLN | 5 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.364 |
| 2006 | NLCS | SLN | 7 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.231 |
| 2005 | NLCS | SLN | 6 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0.200 |
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SLN | 3 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.385 |
| 2004 | ALDS1 | ANA | 3 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2002 | ALDS1 | ANA | 4 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.278 |
| 2002 | ALCS | ANA | 5 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 |
| 2002 | WS | ANA | 7 | 29 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0.310 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 282 | 268 | 477 | 723 | 5 | 177 |
| SS | 974 | 956 | 1428 | 2667 | 93 | 601 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ANA | 2B | 14 | 14 | 21 | 34 | 3 | 9 |
| 2001 | ANA | SS | 126 | 118 | 178 | 332 | 15 | 66 |
| 2002 | ANA | SS | 147 | 146 | 205 | 397 | 14 | 91 |
| 2003 | ANA | SS | 116 | 114 | 193 | 293 | 8 | 67 |
| 2004 | ANA | SS | 138 | 137 | 198 | 309 | 6 | 75 |
| 2005 | SLN | SS | 156 | 154 | 243 | 517 | 15 | 123 |
| 2006 | SLN | SS | 120 | 119 | 178 | 363 | 6 | 87 |
| 2007 | SLN | SS | 114 | 112 | 164 | 310 | 20 | 59 |
| 2008 | ARI | 2B | 18 | 18 | 30 | 65 | 0 | 14 |
| 2008 | TOR | 2B | 6 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | TOR | SS | 57 | 56 | 69 | 146 | 9 | 33 |
| 2009 | SDN | 2B | 131 | 124 | 228 | 326 | 2 | 79 |
| 2010 | SDN | 2B | 113 | 107 | 191 | 284 | 0 | 71 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 282 |
| Shortstop | 974 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Babe Ruth Award | SS |
| 2006 | World Series MVP |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SDN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $850,000 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2007 | SLN | NL | $4,583,333 |
| 2006 | SLN | NL | $3,333,333 |
| 2005 | SLN | NL | $2,333,333 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | $2,150,000 |
| 2003 | ANA | AL | $425,000 |
| 2002 | ANA | AL | $280,000 |
| 2001 | ANA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $19,654,999 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 15.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2002 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 24.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 2001 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 6.0 | 140 | 0 |