Eric Bruntlett
| AB | 789 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .231 |
| OBP | .303 |
| SLG | .33 |
| HR | 11 |
- Full name Eric Kevin Bruntlett
- Born 03/29/1978 in Lafayette, IN
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Stanford
- Debut 06/27/2003
- Drafted in the 9th round (277th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2000.
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Bruntlett's mental toughness has enabled him to become a big league utilityman. The Astros jumped him from Rookie ball in his debut to Double-A in his first full season, and he survived. He had never played anywhere but shortstop and second base when he received his first callup in 2003, yet he was able to handle third base, left field and center field in the majors. Bruntlett never has hit for much of an average, but he's not an easy out and has solid pop for a middle infielder. He draws his share of walks and has average speed and savvy on the bases. Bruntlett doesn't have a plus defensive tool, but he gets by with athleticism and instincts. He's solid fundamentally and rarely makes mistakes. He'll probably never be a major league regular, but Bruntlett is a favorite of managers and could have a long career as a versatile reserve.
