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Dennis Lee Eckersley (born October 3, 1954), nicknamed "Eck", is an American former professional baseball pitcher and color commentator. Between 1975 and 1998, he pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and St. Louis Cardinals.
Dennis Lee Eckersley. Nickname: Eck. Born: 10/03/1954 in Oakland, CA. Draft: 1972, Cleveland Indians, Round: 3, Overall Pick: 50. High School: Washington, Fremont, CA. Debut: 4/12/1975. Hall of Fame: 2004. Follow: Batting.
Aug 8, 2022 · After the season, the 67-year-old Eckersley will move back to his native California with his wife Jennifer so he can spend more time with his children and grandchildren. However, Eckersley hinted that he will remain visible to Red Sox fans going forward.
Oct 3, 2022 · Dennis Eckersley didn’t mince words when he announced he’d be retiring as NESN’s lead analyst on Red Sox telecasts at the end of the season.
May 7, 2012 · Eckersley finished his career in 1998, pitching one season for the Red Sox. His 390 career saves rank him sixth on the all-time list. His 1,071 games pitched was a record, until eclipsed by Orosco a year later. Dennis Eckersley was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown on July 25, 2004.
Jun 3, 2020 · Even now, all this time after he threw the "hanging [bleeping] backdoor slider" to Kirk Gibson that became one of the most famous home runs in baseball history, Dennis Eckersley is too often remembered more for that one pitch than for being one of the greatest relievers who ever lived.
Eckersley’s 1992 season may have been his most dominant, finishing with a 7-1 record, a 1.91 ERA, a league-leading 51 saves, and 93 strikeouts with only 11 bases on balls (six intentional) in 80 innings pitched. As a result, he won both the AL Cy Young and Most Valuable Player Awards.
Apr 27, 2021 · Apr 27, 2021. For 24 seasons, Dennis Eckersley dominated baseball, first as a starter then as a reliever. He battled demons off the field, pitched with an attitude between the lines and...
Oct 5, 2022 · NESN’s Dennis Eckersley retires after 50 years in professional baseball. Dennis Eckersley and the entire NESN crew walked out of the press box to pose for a group photo before Wednesday's...
