Rick Eckstein
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Rick Eckstein
- School Brewton-Parker College, University of Florida
- High School Seminole High School
[edit] Biographical Information
Coach Rick Eckstein is the brother of David Eckstein.
Eckstein was a coach at University of Georgia in 1996-1998, Seminole Community College in 2000, and University of Florida in 2002-2003. He was bullpen catcher and batting practice pitcher with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1999 and Minnesota Twins in 2000-2001.
Eckstein coached the Harrisburg Senators for the final month of 2004 replacing Rob Ducey (who was playing for Team Canada in the 2004 Olympics). He was a coach for the Vermont Expos in 2005, New Orleans Zephyrs in 2006, Memphis Redbirds in 2007 and the Columbus Clippers in 2008. He coached Team USA in the 2005 Baseball World Cup and 2008 Olympics. Eckstein joined the 2008 Nationals as a September call-up, being added to the coaching staff.
