Eric Chavez is a former Major League Baseball player who was known for his impressive defensive skills during his playing career. He was born on December 7, 1977, in Los Angeles, California. Chavez was introduced to baseball at a young age and quickly fell in love with the sport. After his success in high school, he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 1996 and made his debut in the Major Leagues in 1998. More about Eric Chavez
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Chavez played for the Oakland Athletics for 13 seasons, where he quickly became one of the team's most reliable players. He was a six-time Gold Glove winner, earning the award from 2001 to 2006 in recognition of his outstanding defensive play. Chavez was also a remarkable hitter, with a career batting average of .268. Additionally, he was a three-time All-Star and appeared in the Home Run Derby in 2001, which cemented his status as one of the league's most exciting players.In total, we tracked 1119 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Eric Chavez (2009 Topps Unique Eric Chavez Game Used BAT KNOB & Auto Autograph 1/1 Athletics) was sold in July 2020 for $349.99 while the cheapest item (Oakland A's Eric Chavez hand signed trading card W/COA Happy Holidays) found a new owner for $0.01 in December 2012. The month with the most items sold (26) was January 2008 with an average selling price of $9.99 for an autographed item of Eric Chavez. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2021 with $49.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was November 2009. In average, an autographed item from Eric Chavez is worth $9.95.
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Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez suggests MLB is using different baseballs for nat (05/08/22): Chavez said that Mets hitters think MLB employs a different baseball for nationally televised games
Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez suggests MLB is using a different baseball for na (05/07/22): Chavez said that Mets hitters think MLB employs a different baseball for nationally televised games
Sources say Eric Chavez's hiring will cause dramatic shift after Mets hitters ha (01/28/22): The hiring of Eric Chavez as the New York Mets' hitting coach signals a dramatic shift in philosophy after heavy focus on analytics led to information overload for hitters.
Mets GM: Yankees not surprised by Chavez hire (01/24/22): The Mets' decision to hire Eric Chavez as its hitting coach, despite his agreement this offseason to join the Yankees' staff, did not come as a surprise to the Yanks, according to Mets GM Billy Eppler.
Sources: Chavez leaving Yankees for Mets staff (01/06/22): The Mets have agreed to hire Eric Chavez as their hitting coach, just weeks after he joined the crosstown Yankees. The transition was said to have been executed in good faith.
Mets Hire Eric Chavez as Hitting Coach (01/2022): Eric Chavez was named an assistant hitting coach for the Yankees just last month, but he will move across town to guide Mets hitters instead.
Yankees announce coaching staff for 2022, including Eric Chavez as assistant hit (12/2021): The Yankees announced on Tuesday the coaching staff for the 2022 season.
Eric Chavez, A's former third baseman, returning to Oakland (02/2015): Chavez, an Oakland A's infielder for 13 seasons and six-time Gold Glove winner at third base, will do color commentary on Comcast SportsNet California broadcasts; also, Ray Fosse returning, network announced.
Diamondback Eric Chavez on deck for big game (12/2014): The third baseman opens up on Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter in the lead-up to the match against the LA Dodgers at the SCG
Eric Chavez joins the Yankees as special assignment scout (10/2014): Chavez played for the Yankees in 2011 and 2012.
Diamondbacks' Eric Chavez confirms retirement (07/2014): Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eric Chavez, a six-time Gold Glover, announced his retirement Wednesday, concluding his 17-year major-league career at the age of 36.
Eric Chavez says “it’s a possibility” he could retire at season’s end (06/2014): Eric Chavez's knee injury is making retirement after the season "a possibility" for the six-time Gold Glove winner.
Three Questions with Diamondbacks 3B Eric Chavez (05/2014): Three Questions with Diamondbacks 3B Eric Chavez
Watch: 3 questions with 3B Eric Chavez (04/2014): Three Questions with Diamondbacks 3B Eric Chavez
Arizona Diamondbacks' Eric Chavez content not playing every game (02/2014): Eric Chavez knows who he is at this point in his career. He's not the player he was when he won six consecutive Gold Gloves with the Oakland Athletics from 2001 to 2006. He's not the guy who averaged 144 games a year in his first eight seasons.
Sports digest: Eric Chavez agrees to one-year deal to return to Arizona Diamondb (12/2013): Closer Joaquin Benoit reportedly gets a $15.5 million, two-year contract from the San Diego Padres.
Eric Chavez, Willie Bloomquist and building a National League bench (11/2013): Finding legitimate depth is a challenge in the National League. It can also make or break a season.
Diamondbacks activate Eric Chavez from DL, designate Eric Hinske (06/2013): Chavez, 35, has been on the disabled list since May 31 after straining his right oblique one day prior while taking a swing in the first inning. Chavez had been one of the team's hottest hitters at that point, with a .325/.368/.588 batting line on the season.
Eric Chavez injury: Third baseman placed on DL with strained oblique (05/2013): Loading... Chavez injured his oblique Thursday night against the Texas Rangers . The third baseman swung-and-missed at two pitches from Rangers starter Justin Grimm , then took of his helmet and walked towards the dugout.
Diamondbacks, Eric Chavez finalize $3-million, one-year contract (12/2012): The Arizona Diamondbacks and infielder Eric Chavez finalized a $3 million, one-year contract Saturday.
Off-Season Option: Eric Chavez (11/2012): The veteran third baseman had success in a platoon role in New York in 2012 - can he help the Phillies' offense in 2013? Photo Credit: Getty Images
Yankees' Eric Chavez seeks to avoid another Tigers sweep (10/2012): The scenario staring the N.Y. Yankees in the face at Comerica Park was a familiar one for Chavez. Chavez was a member of the A's in 2006 when Magglio Ordonez hit his memorable home run to send the Tigers to the World Series with an ALCS sweep.
Eric Chavez calls Oakland A's dugout antics 'slap in the face' (09/2012): The A's defended their actions Sunday after Yankees infielder Eric Chavez ripped them in the New York Post for what he saw as excessive dugout celebrating during Saturday's 14-inning game
Eric Chavez still swinging a hot bat for Yankees in absence of Alex Rodriguez (08/2012): Plus: News, notes, lineups and the weather forecast for Thursday afternoon's series finale against the Texas Rangers
SEATTLE -- With Alex Rodriguez headed for the disabled list and possibly out int (07/2012): That's not to say Yankees manager Joe Girardi won't be closely monitoring the injury-prone Chavez. "You just have to be smart about it and know that he's had some ailments that he's had to deal with over his career.
Raul Ibanez, Eric Chavez rally New York Yankees past Mets 4-3 (06/2012): NEW YORK - Raul Ibanez tied the game with a three-run homer, pinch-hitter Eric Chavez came through with a go-ahead shot moments later and the New York Yankees rallied past the New York Mets 4-3 Saturday night to stop a three-game skid.
Baseball: Former Oakland A's star Eric Chavez signs with New York Yankees (02/2012): Former A's star was ready to retire if there was no interest
Eric Chavez looks like an old-time star (08/2011): NEW YORK – The look-alike jokes started popping up on Twitter the day before they finally reached Eric Chavez at third base inside Fenway Park last weekend.
Eric Chavez helps Yankees end back-and-forth night with 6-5 win over Rangers (04/2011): Chavez drives in winning run in eighth inning
Eric Chavez aims to bolster Yankees' bench, re-establish himself (03/2011): Also, injured pitcher Pedro Feliciano will likely need at least three weeks to return
Eric Chavez, Curtis Granderson, and how Larry Rothschild's dad became a Yankees (02/2011): Yankees hold final informal workouts until next week
Please, Put Stars Back in Chavez Ravine (09/1987): \o7 An open letter to Peter O'Malley, president, Los Angeles Dodgers. \f7 Dear Peter:First of all, let me say you have always been one of my favorite owners.I like your style. Like your father...