Darin Erstad
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Darin Charles Erstad
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
- School University of Nebraska
- Debut June 14, 1996
- Born June 4, 1974 in Jamestown, ND USA
[edit] Biographical Information
A former football player at the University of Nebraska, Darin Erstad is one of at least three NCAA Division I-A punters to play Major League Baseball. Andy Tracy and Chris Jelic are among the others.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time AL All-Star (1998 & 2000)
- 3-time AL Gold Glove Winner (2000/OF, 2002/OF & 2004/1B)
- AL Silver Slugger Award Winner (2000/OF)
- AL Hits Leader (2000)
- AL Singles Leader (2000)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (2000)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (2000)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (2000)
- 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (2000)
- Won a World Series with the Anaheim Angels in 2002
