David Eckstein - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
Explore David Eckstein net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! 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. In this article, we will discover how old is David Eckstein? Who is David Eckstein dating now & how much money does David Eckstein have?
| Name | David Eckstein |
| First Name | David |
| Last Name | Eckstein |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Birthday | January 20 |
| Birth Year | 1975 |
| Place of Birth | Sanford |
| Home Town | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Whitey Eckstein, Pat Eckstein |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Ashley Eckstein |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
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. 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.
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.
David Eckstein Net Worth
David 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: January 13, 2024)
He was awarded the title of Most Friendly in his High School classes in Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Baseball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Eckstein was born in Sanford, Florida. He married actress Ashley Drane on November 26, 2005, at his family church in Sanford, Florida, followed by a reception at Walt Disney World. He is a fan of professional wrestling, having made public appearances with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling during the 2006 World Series and on February 11, 2007, he co-managed (along with Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Damon) TNA wrestler Lance Hoyt for his match with current White Sox conditioning coach Dale Torborg, managed by Sox catcher A. J. Pierzynski at TNA’s Against All Odds pay-per-view.
In his first seven seasons, he amassed 1,079 hits while batting .286. He was voted to the National League All-Star team in 2005, along with teammates Chris Carpenter, Albert Pujols, Jason Isringhausen and Jim Edmonds. He was a late addition to the 2006 All-Star team. In 3,772 regular season at-bats, Eckstein struck out only 305 times, with a total of 22 in 2007.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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At the end of the 2004 season, Eckstein was part of a “shortstop merry-go-round,” in which three free agent shortstops swapped teams: Édgar Rentería went from the Cardinals to the Boston Red Sox, Orlando Cabrera went from the Red Sox to the Angels, and Eckstein went from the Angels to the Cardinals.
Who is David Eckstein Dating?
According to our records, David Eckstein married to Ashley Eckstein . As of January 13, 2024, David Eckstein’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for David Eckstein. You may help us to build the dating records for David Eckstein!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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
David Eckstein height 5 ft 7 in David weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Eckstein 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. During the 2002 championship year, he led the major leagues with three grand slams, including grand slams in back-to-back games against the Toronto Blue Jays, one of which was a walk-off grand slam leading the Angels to complete the sweep over Toronto, at a time when the Angels were 7–14. After the sweep of the Jays, the Angels went on to win 20 of their next 23 games.
Eckstein was a fan favorite in St. Louis, who considered him to be a “pesky” hitter (he chokes up on the bat about 2 inches). On Mother’s Day, May 14, 2006, Eckstein was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a pink bat to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.
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″
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