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David Eckstein

Position	Shortstop
Team	St. Louis Cardinals
Years of experience	5 years
Age	30
Height	5 ft 7 in
Weight	165 lb
Bats	Right
Throws	Right
College	Florida
2005 salary	$2,333,333
Place of birth	Sanford, Florida
Selection	19th round amateur draft, 1997
Drafted by	Boston Red Sox
Major League debut	April 3, 2001

David Eckstein (born January 20, 1975 in Sanford, Florida) is a baseball shortstop and current lead-off hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals, beginning in the 2005 season. After a college career as a walk-on at the University of Florida, he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 19th round of the 1997 amateur draft, and selected off waivers by the Anaheim Angels on August 16, 2000. He was a member of the 2002 World Series champion Anaheim Angels. Eckstein then signed a 3 year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004. From 2001-04, Eckstein has compiled a .278 batting average with 17 home runs and 170 RBI in 567 games. He was voted to the National League All-Star team in 2005.

College Career

At the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, Eckstein was a walk-on to the Gators baseball team in fall of 1994, later earning a scholarship. A standout in the Southeastern Conference, he was two-time All-SEC (1995-96), first team All-American in 1996 and a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection (1995-97). Eckstein was the first two-time GTE Academic All-American in Gator history. He was also a member of the 1996 College World Series team that finished third in nation.

High School Career

At Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida, Eckstein was a two-time All-State selection,and a member of a state championship.

External links

• ESPN - profile and daily updates
• Baseball Reference - career statistics and analysis

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