Eric Hetzel
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-3, 175lb (190cm, 79kg)
Born:
September 25, 1963
in Crowley, LA
us
Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 5th round of the 1983 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from East Oklahoma State College (Wilburton, OK), the Kansas City Royals in the 2nd round of the 1984 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from East Oklahoma State College (Wilburton, OK), the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round (12th) of the 1984 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from East Oklahoma State College (Wilburton, OK) and the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (1st) of the 1985 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA).
Schools: East Oklahoma State College (Wilburton, OK), Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA)
Debut:
July 1, 1989
(Age 25-279d,
13,250th in MLB history)
vs. TOR 5.2 IP, 3 H, 4 SO, 4 BB, 0 ER, W
Last Game:
September 13, 1990
(Age 26-353d)
vs. CHW 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1989 season
Full Name: Eric Paul Hetzel
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