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David Eckstein
 
David Eckstein | #22 - Second base
David Eckstein Birthdate: January 20, 1975
Age: 35
Birthplace: Sanford, FL, United States
Height: 5'7
Weight: 177 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB Seasons: 9
Acquired as a free agent in 2009.


Season GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS OBP SLG AVG E
Year to date: 2009 136 503 64 131 27 2 2 50 39 46 3 1 .323 .334 .260 2
On pace:   136 503 64 131 27 2 2 50 39 46 3 1 -- -- .260 2

Scouting Report
Assets
Is incredibly intense and aggressive. Knows his role is to get on base any way possible. In the field, he somehow seems to get the job done all the time.
Flaws
Tends to press a little with runners in scoring position. Though his throws to first get the job done, he is an extremely limited talent at shortstop.
Career potential
A gritty infielder and productive leadoff man.




Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions
Aug 22, 2009: Signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract extension.
Jul 28, 2009: Missed 19 games (right hamstring injury).
Jul 6, 2009: Right hamstring injury, 15-day DL.
Jan 15, 2009: Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract.
Oct 30, 2008: Filed for free agency.
Sep 22, 2008: Missed 2 games (left knee injury).
Sep 21, 2008: Left knee injury, day-to-day.
Aug 31, 2008: Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays.
May 27, 2008: Missed 19 games (hip flexor).
May 8, 2008: Hip flexor, 15-day DL.
May 7, 2008: Hip flexor, day-to-day.
Dec 13, 2007: Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays to a one-year contract.
Oct 30, 2007: Filed for free agency.
Sep 18, 2007: Missed 5 games (back injury).
Sep 16, 2007: Back injury, day-to-day.
Jul 12, 2007: Missed 23 games (strained lower back).
Jun 16, 2007: Strained lower back, 15-day DL (retroactive to Jun 14).
Jun 15, 2007: Strained lower back, day-to-day.
Jun 1, 2007: Missed 5 games (lower back pain).
May 27, 2007: Lower back pain, day-to-day.
Sep 27, 2006: Missed 2 games (hamstring).
Sep 24, 2006: Hamstring, day-to-day.
Sep 22, 2006: Missed 2 games (left oblique muscle strain).
Sep 20, 2006: Left oblique muscle strain, day-to-day.
Sep 15, 2006: Missed 23 games (oblique injury).
Aug 23, 2006: Oblique injury, 15-day DL.
Aug 20, 2006: Oblique injury, day-to-day.
Jun 20, 2006: Missed 3 games (mild concussion).
Jun 17, 2006: Mild concussion, day-to-day.
Dec 23, 2004: Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals to a three-year contract.
Dec 20, 2004: Anaheim Angels declined to tender contract.
Aug 3, 2004: Missed 1 game (leg injury).
Aug 1, 2004: Leg injury, day-to-day.
Jun 19, 2004: Hamstring, day-to-day.
Jun 10, 2004: Missed 5 games (hamstring).
Jun 6, 2004: Hamstring, day-to-day.
May 3, 2004: Missed 5 games (groin).
Apr 28, 2004: Groin, day-to-day.
Sep 10, 2003: Missed 19 games (back injury).
Aug 20, 2003: Back injury, 15-day DL.
Aug 15, 2003: Missed 3 games (hamstring).
Aug 13, 2003: Hamstring, day-to-day.
Jul 17, 2003: Missed 6 games (right arm injury).
Jul 8, 2003: Right arm injury, day-to-day.
Jun 13, 2003: Missed 2 games (hand injury).
Jun 11, 2003: Hand injury, day-to-day.
Jun 9, 2003: Missed 3 games (bruised hand).
Jun 7, 2003: Bruised hand, day-to-day.
Mar 2, 2003: Re-signed by the Anaheim Angels to a one-year contract.
Jun 3, 2002: Missed 2 games (knee injury).
Jun 2, 2002: Knee injury, day-to-day.
May 26, 2002: Missed 4 games (knee injury).
May 22, 2002: Knee injury, day-to-day.


Trades
Jan 15, 2009: Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres.
Aug 31, 2008: Toronto Blue Jays traded David Eckstein to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Chad Beck.
Dec 13, 2007: Signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Dec 23, 2004: Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals.
Aug 16, 2000: Claimed by the Angels of Anaheim off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.
Jun 3, 1997: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 19th round of free-agent draft.

Career Stats
Year Team League GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS OBP SLG AVG E
2009 San Diego NL 136 503 64 131 27 2 2 50 39 46 3 1 .323 .334 .260 2
2008 Total Tor/Ari MLB 94 324 32 86 21 0 2 27 31 32 2 1 .343 .349 .265 0
2008 Toronto AL 76 260 27 72 18 0 1 23 24 27 2 1 .354 .358 .277 0
2008 Dunedin A 5 14 4 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 .294 .214 .143 0
2008 Arizona NL 18 64 5 14 3 0 1 4 7 5 0 0 .301 .313 .219 0
2007 St. Louis NL 117 434 58 134 23 0 3 31 24 22 10 1 .356 .382 .309 20
2006 St. Louis NL 123 500 68 146 18 1 2 23 31 41 7 6 .350 .344 .292 6
2005 St. Louis NL 158 630 90 185 26 7 8 61 58 44 11 8 .363 .395 .294 15
2004 Anaheim AL 142 566 92 156 24 1 2 35 42 49 16 5 .339 .332 .276 6
2003 Anaheim AL 120 452 59 114 22 1 3 31 36 45 16 5 .325 .325 .252 8
2002 Anaheim AL 152 608 107 178 22 6 8 63 45 44 21 13 .363 .388 .293 14
2001 Anaheim AL 153 582 82 166 26 2 4 41 43 60 29 4 .355 .357 .285 18
2000 Pawtucket AAA 119 422 77 104 20 0 1 31 60 45 11 8 .364 .301 .246 4
2000 Edmonton AAA 15 52 17 18 8 0 3 8 9 1 5 3 .485 .673 .346 0
1999 Trenton AA 131 483 109 151 22 5 6 52 89 48 32 13 .440 .416 .313 9
1998 Sarasota A 135 503 99 154 29 4 3 58 87 51 45 16 .428 .398 .306 8
1997 Lowell A 68 249 43 75 11 4 4 39 33 29 21 5 .407 .426 .301 9
  Total MLB 1195 4599 652 1296 209 20 34 362 349 383 115 44 .348 .358 .282 89
  Total NL 552 2131 285 610 97 10 16 169 159 158 31 16 .347 .364 .286 0
  Total AL 643 2468 367 686 112 10 18 193 190 225 84 28 .348 .353 .278 0
  Total AAA 134 474 94 122 28 0 4 39 69 46 16 11 .378 .342 .257 4
  Total AA 131 483 109 151 22 5 6 52 89 48 32 13 .440 .416 .313 9
  Total A 208 766 146 231 41 8 7 97 122 81 66 21 .419 .403 .302 17


Awards
1998-1999: Florida State League (A) - All-Star Team
1998-1999: Florida State League All-Star Team (A)
1998-1999: Florida State League All-Star Team (A) (Utility infielder)
2005-2006: Named to the All-Star Game
2005-2006: Played in the All-Star Game
2006-2007: Named to the All-Star Game
2006-2007: Played in the All-Star Game
2006-2007: World Series Most Valuable Player

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