David Eckstein

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Eckstein
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 20, 1975(1975-01-20)
Age	49
Birthplace	Sanford
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Capricorn

David Eckstein Biography

David Eckstein is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on January 20, 1975 in Sanford, Florida, United States. Former MLB infielder, and twice World Series champion, with the Anaheim Angels in 2002 and St. Louis Cardinals in 2006. He was selected MVP in the 2006 World Series after leading the Cardinals to victory against their opponents, the Detroit Tigers.

He was a teammate of star First Baseman He played alongside star first baseman Albert Pujols on the the St. Louis Cardinals. on the St. Louis Cardinals.

Eckstein played baseball all four years at Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida. He was a two-time all-state selection, and a prominent member of a state championship team. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Eckstein was voted “Most Helpful” in the Class of 1993.

At the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, Eckstein was a walk-on player for coach Joe Arnold’s Florida Gators baseball team in the fall of 1994; he later earned an athletic scholarship. A standout in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), he was a first-team All-SEC selection in 1995 and 1996, a first-team All-American in 1996, a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll selection (1995–1997), and the first two-time Academic All-American in Gators baseball history. Eckstein was a member of the 1996 Gators squad that finished third in the College World Series. He was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a “Gator Great” in 2007.

He was married to the actress Ashley Drane in November, 2005.

David Eckstein Net Worth

David Eckstein is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Eckstein 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was awarded the title of Most Friendly in his High School classes in Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida.

He was selected for two All-Star games in his career, both for the Cardinals and he retired with a career an average of .280.

David Mark Eckstein (/ˈ ɛ k ʃ t aɪ n / ; born January 20, 1975) is an American former professional baseball player. He was an infielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for ten seasons. He played college baseball for the University of Florida and played professionally for the Anaheim Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres. Eckstein won the 2006 World Series Most Valuable Player Award. He is currently serving as a special assistant in the Pittsburgh Pirates operations department.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

David Eckstein height 5 ft 7 in David weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is David Eckstein Dating?

According to our records, David Eckstein married to Ashley Eckstein. As of December 1, 2023, David Eckstein’s is not dating anyone.

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As a member of the 2006 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, Eckstein was named the World Series MVP. Following a 1–11 start in the first 2 games of the World Series, Eckstein went 8 for 22 with 4 RBI and scored 3 runs in the series, including going 4-for-5 with three doubles in game 4. The World Series victory with the Cardinals made Eckstein one of few starting shortstops who have won a World Series in both the American and National Leagues.

Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. David Eckstein celebrates birthday on January 20 of every year.

On November 5, 2007, Eckstein became a free agent along with Kip Wells, Troy Percival, and Miguel Cairo. On December 13, 2007, he signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

What is David Eckstein doing today?

David Eckstein is a former walk-on infielder for the Florida Gators who went on to play 10 seasons of Major League Baseball for five different teams. He is a two-time World Series champion and is still involved with the league, today. He is now a “Special Assistant” in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

Is David Eckstein in the Hall of Fame?

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Inductee As a member of the 2006 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, Eckstein was named the World Series MVP.

How old is David Eckstein?

47 years (January 20, 1975)

How tall is David Eckstein?

5′ 7″

How tall is Ashley Eckstein?

5′ 2″