Eric Munson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eric Munson
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 3, 1977(1977-10-03)
Age	47
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Libra

Eric Munson Biography

Eric Munson is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on October 3, 1977 in California, United States. Left- handed hitter renowned for his strength who played at first base and third base and catcher. He was a part of the Detroit Tigers from 2000-2004.

It was the exact MLB draft that brought an All-Star player in He was part of the same MLB draft that produced All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton..

Munson was first drafted out of high school in 1996 by the Atlanta Braves, who chose him 62nd overall in the 2nd round. Munson however did not sign, opting to play college baseball at the University of Southern California, where he was named Freshman All-American. After three seasons at USC, Munson was drafted third overall in the 1st round of the 1999 amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers were able to sign Munson with a $3.50 million signing bonus, a team record until Rick Porcello was signed for $3.58 million in 2007. Despite playing the catcher position in high school and college, the Tigers had drafted Munson mostly for his hitting skills, and the decision was made to shift him to first base. Although his batting average was merely average (.260s), Munson hit for power in the minor leagues, and was named to the Midwest League All Star Team in 1999 and the Eastern League All Star Team in 2001. In 2002, while playing for the Toledo Mud Hens, Munson was named the Detroit Tigers Minor League Player of the Year.

Munson began his major league career with the [[Detroit Tigers], making his debut in July 2000 for a week. He then was a September call up, and made appearances in three games. He also made September appearances in 2001 and

2002. During spring training prior to the 2003 season, Munson was asked to try the third base position, as the Tigers had previously acquired Carlos Peña and Dmitri Young, both of whom were slated to play first base or designated hitter. The club’s regular third baseman, Dean Palmer, was dealing with numerous injuries and would not be available. Munson would go on to play in 91 games at third. On June 26, 2004, he hit what was then the longest home run in the history of Comerica Park off of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Villafuerte. It currently places tied for 2nd longest. The ball traveled an estimated 457 feet, striking the center field camera well at the concourse level. Munson was granted free agency at the end of the season.

He was raised and born there in San Diego, California.

Eric Munson Net Worth

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

He was a student at Mount Carmel High School in California.

He played in the NCAA baseball tournament at USC.

Eric Walter Munson (born October 3, 1977) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was the third overall pick in the 1999 Major League Baseball draft by the Detroit Tigers, behind Josh Hamilton and Josh Beckett. He is of no relation to former major league catcher Thurman Munson. His wife is Shanda Besler

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Eric Munson height 6 ft 3 in Eric weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Eric Munson Dating?

According to our records, Eric Munson married to Shanda Besler. As of December 1, 2023, Eric Munson’s is not dating anyone.

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In August 2010, Munson signed to play for the Newark Bears of the independent Atlantic League.

Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Munson celebrates birthday on October 3 of every year.

In September 2011, Munson joined the USC baseball coaching staff as an undergrad assistant coach under head coach Frank Cruz.