ABOUT:

Full Name: Eric Cesar Chavez
Height: 6-01
Weight: 206lbs
Born: 12/07/77 - Los Angeles, CA
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Drafted: By the Oakland A's, 1st round (10th pick) in 1996.
Contract Status: Signed though the 2010 season. Six years, $66 million.
Awards Won:
High School - All-American (twice)
1997 - Cal League All-Star
1997 - Cal League - Best Defensive 3rd Baseman (Baseball America)
1998 - Southern League Player of the Month (May & June)
1998 - Minor League Player of the Year (Baseball America)
1998 - Topps/NAPBL Minor League Player of the Year (J.G. Taylor Spinks Award)
1998 - Southern League Post-Seaon All-Star
1998 - Topps/NAPBL Double-A All-Star
1998 - Howe Sportsdata All-Star
2001 - AL Player of the Month (September)
2001 - Gold Glove
2002 - AL Player of the Week (Aug 25)
2002 - Sporting News American League All-Star
2002 - Gold Glove
2002 - Silver Slugger
2003 - Gold Glove
2004 - Gold Glove