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David Mark Eckstein is an American former professional baseball player. He was an infielder in Major League Baseball for ten seasons. He played college baseball for the University of Florida and playe
Eckstein with the San Diego Padres in 2009
Cardinals shortstop Eckstein signs autographs before a game against the Houston Astros on May 30, 2006.
The Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award is given to the Major League Baseball player deemed to have the most impact on his team's performance in the World Series, which is the final ro
David Eckstein
…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. After retiring from professional baseball, he briefly served as a special assistant in the Pittsburgh Pirates operations department. Eckstein stood…
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