David Eckstein
David Eckstein
David Mark Ecksteinis a retired American professional baseball player who was an infielder in Major League Baseball for ten seasons. He played college baseball for the University of Florida, and has 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...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth20 January 1975
CitySanford, FL
front game home last opportunity stadium
Just being back home in front of the fans, especially having the opportunity to play the last game in old Busch Stadium and now the first one in the new one, I think that's something I'll remember.
game guys key runs
That could come down to a 1-0 game with those guys on the mound. So it was very key for us to go out there and get some runs early.
beautiful definitely era history last miss opening torn tradition year
Last year had a lot of tradition and a lot of history and now we're opening up something new -- and it's beautiful. It's a new era of baseball. You definitely miss the old stadium, but now you have something as beautiful as this. You're kind of torn between them both.
game good guy knowing loves talking types
I think the one thing, just in talking with him, he said the game wasn't fun. Knowing him, the way he loves the game, the way he loves to come to the park, that's the guy I know. Now, especially in this environment, with these types of guys, I see a good fit. A real good fit.
bad confident freedom pitch upset
I feel very confident with two strikes. I feel it's more of a freedom. I get very upset with myself if I make an out on a bad pitch before two strikes. With two strikes, it's all out the window. I feel free.
found girl lovely
I found a beautiful, lovely girl and she said yes. So that was pretty amazing.
base front guys key
Getting guys on base in front of the big guys, that's the key to this club.
albert came coming felt game good knew reason season sit
For some reason, with Albert coming up to the plate, you just felt good about the situation, ... You can sit there and end your season on saying, 'Hey, he got him out' or 'Albert came through.' Fortunately for us, Albert came through for us and it was, 'Hey, we knew the game wasn't over yet either.'
hit puts sit team
He'll sit there and go, 'Get on base, I'll hit you in. He puts this team on himself.
broken consistent focused great job leg missed time
He missed so much time with the broken leg and he didn't miss a beat. He's focused on doing his job and being consistent with it. He's a great person to have in the clubhouse.
clutch coming hits knack steps
When he steps on the field, he has a knack for coming up with clutch hits when you need it.
definitely switched
We switched our coverage. You get two outs with one pitch, it's definitely a momentum-changer.
hit
His sinker started working a lot better, and he was able to hit the zone.
ask kidney pain
He's doing well. The kidney is doing great. He's in some pain from the surgery, but we couldn't ask for anything better.