Eric Munson
Born: 10/3/1977 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-07-18 | Final Game: 2009-09-21
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Eric Walter Munson
Biography
Eric Munson was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2009. Over the course of his career, Munson appeared in 361 games, during which he accumulated 226 hits, 49 home runs, and 147 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .214, and he successfully stole four bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both power and speed on the field.
Munson was drafted in the first round of the 1999 MLB Draft and quickly made his way to the majors, debuting with the Detroit Tigers. He played during a transitional period in baseball, where teams began to increasingly value power hitting. Although his batting average reflected the challenges he faced at the plate, Munson's ability to hit home runs made him a notable presence in the lineup. He played for several teams throughout his career, leaving behind a legacy that highlighted the struggles and successes of a player navigating the complexities of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 1056 | 97 | 226 | 37 | 3 | 49 | 147 | 4 | 104 | 234 | 0.214 | 0.289 | 0.394 | 0.683 | -1897.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 17 | 66 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.152 | -462.4 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 18 | 59 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0.186 | -254.7 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 99 | 313 | 28 | 75 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 50 | 3 | 35 | 61 | 0.240 | -83.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 109 | 321 | 36 | 68 | 14 | 2 | 19 | 49 | 1 | 29 | 90 | 0.212 | -295.9 |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 11 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 53 | 141 | 10 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 0.199 | -526.8 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 50 | 132 | 14 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 0.235 | -274.5 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 34 | 24 | 230 | 18 | 3 | 24 |
| 3B | 187 | 176 | 120 | 328 | 35 | 30 |
| C | 81 | 66 | 412 | 24 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DET | 1B | 3 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | DET | 1B | 17 | 17 | 142 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| 2002 | DET | 1B | 4 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | DET | 3B | 91 | 88 | 68 | 150 | 19 | 13 |
| 2004 | DET | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | DET | 3B | 94 | 87 | 51 | 177 | 16 | 17 |
| 2005 | TBA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | TBA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TBA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | HOU | C | 37 | 30 | 197 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | HOU | 1B | 4 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | HOU | C | 43 | 36 | 215 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | HOU | 1B | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 81 |
| First Base | 34 |
| Third Base | 187 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 29 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | NL | $350,000 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | $1,487,500 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | $1,700,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,537,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1997, 1998, 1999 |