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Eric Chavez

Third Base, Designated Hitter13 seasons1998–2010

Biography

Eric Chavez was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born December 7, 1977 in Los Angeles, CA. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 215 pounds, Eric Chavez debuted on September 8, 1998 and last played on June 8, 2014.

Over 1615 major-league games, Eric Chavez batted .268 with 1477 hits, 260 home runs, and 902 RBI in 5518 at-bats.

Every one of Eric's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

December 7, 1977

Birthplace

Los Angeles, CA

Position

Third Base

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

6' 1", 215 lb

MLB Debut

September 8, 1998

Final Game

June 8, 2014

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1615 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1615	5518	816	1477	318	24	260	902	639	1079	.268	.342	.475	.817

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1998	Oakland Athletics	16	45	14	0	6	.311
1999	Oakland Athletics	115	356	88	13	50	.247
2000	Oakland Athletics	153	501	139	26	86	.277
2001	Oakland Athletics	151	552	159	32	114	.288
2002	Oakland Athletics	153	585	161	34	109	.275
2003	Oakland Athletics	156	588	166	29	101	.282
2004	Oakland Athletics	125	475	131	29	77	.276
2005	Oakland Athletics	160	625	168	27	101	.269
2006	Oakland Athletics	137	485	117	22	72	.241
2007	Oakland Athletics	90	341	82	15	46	.240
2008	Oakland Athletics	23	89	22	2	14	.247
2009	Oakland Athletics	8	30	3	0	1	.100
2010	Oakland Athletics	33	111	26	1	10	.234
2011	New York Yankees	58	160	42	2	26	.263
2012	New York Yankees	113	278	78	16	37	.281
2013	Arizona Diamondbacks	80	228	64	9	44	.281
2014	Arizona Diamondbacks	44	69	17	3	8	.246

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Eric Chavez appears across the 1998-2010 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Eric Chavez played 1320 games with 1276 hits and 787 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Eric Chavez.

Mark Ellis Barry Zito Bobby Crosby Justin Duchscherer Santiago Casilla Miguel Tejada Rich Harden Eric Byrnes

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Eric Chavez play?

Eric Chavez was a third baseman who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Eric Chavez play for the Athletics?

Eric Chavez appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1998-2010.

Where was Eric Chavez born?

Eric Chavez was born on December 7, 1977 in Los Angeles, CA.

What were Eric Chavez's MLB career stats?

Over 1615 MLB games, Eric Chavez hit .268 with 1477 hits, 260 home runs, and 902 RBI.

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