Shortstop with the Anaheim Angels (2001-2004), St. Louis Cardinals (2005-2007), Toronto Blue Jays (2008), Arizona Diamondbacks (2008), and ended his playing career with the San Diego Padres (2009-2010).
Older brother Rick Eckstein is the hitting coach for the Memphis Redbrids, the St. Louis Cardinals' AAA farm club.
Led the majors in grand slams in 2002 with 3; 2 of those were in back-to-back games against the Toronto Blue Jays. The first night in the 7th inning, the next day a walk-off slam in the 14th inning. He hit only 8 total home runs that season.
Was a member of the 2002 World Champion Anaheim Angels
Voted in as the starting shortstop for the 2005 National League
All-Star team.
David was voted the 2006 World Series Most Valuable Player when his
team, the St. Louis Cardinals, won the series.
Made major league debut on 3 April 2001.
(August 31) Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2008. (2008)
(December 13) Agreed to terms with the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year, $4.5 million contract in 2007. (2007)
(December 23) Agreed to a $10.25 million, three-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004. (2004)