Eric Bruntlett
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Bruntlett with the Washington Nationals
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| Utility player | |||
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Born: March 29, 1978 Lafayette, Indiana |
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| MLB debut | |||
| June 27, 2003, for the Houston Astros | |||
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| October 4, 2009, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .231 | ||
| Home runs | 11 | ||
| Runs batted in | 72 | ||
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Eric Kevin Bruntlett (born March 29, 1978) is an American former Major League Baseball player most notable for his years as a reserve infielder and recording an unassisted triple play. He won a World Series title with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008 and was on their 2009 NL-pennant Championship team. Bruntlett also played for the Houston Astros on their 2005 NL-pennant Championship team and the New York Yankees organizations.
Bruntlett was born in Lafayette, Indiana and is a 1996 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School in West Lafayette, Indiana where he was a two-time All-Indiana selection in both baseball and football. He attended Stanford University. During his tenure as a member of the Cardinal, Stanford made three appearances in the College World Series.
Bruntlett was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 9th Round of the 2000 Amateur Entry Draft. He was assigned to the Martinsville Astros. He quickly progressed through the minor league system and reached the major leagues in 2003 with Houston.
During his first years with the Astros, Bruntlett primarily served as a backup to shortstop Adam Everett but also played second base, third base, and the outfield. His best season was in 2006, hitting .277 in 73 games and posting a .412 batting average as a pinch hitter. On November 7, 2007, Bruntlett was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies along with Brad Lidge for Geoff Geary, Michael Bourn, and Mike Costanzo.
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