Dennis Eckersley

Dennis Eckersley
Birthdate 10/3/1954
Death Date
Debut Year 1975
Year of Induction 2004
Teams Athletics, Cardinals, Cubs, Indians, Red Sox
Position Pitcher

Though his greatest success came as a closer, Dennis Eckersley started 361 games, pitched a no-hitter, had a 20-win season, and won 197 contests.

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Dennis Eckersley first 12 seasons came as a starter for the Indians, Red Sox, and Cubs

Dennis Eckersley first 12 seasons came as a starter for the Indians, Red Sox, and Cubs

A third-round draft pick by the Indians in the 1972 MLB draft, Dennis Eckersley broke in with the Tribe three years later. After posting a 13-7 record and a 2.60 ERA, Eck was named the American League Rookie Pitcher of the Year. The 6’2″, 190-pouder spent three years in Cleveland highlig
The April, 1987 trade from Chicago to Oakland and move to the bullpen changed Eck's career

The April, 1987 trade from Chicago to Oakland and move to the bullpen changed Eck's career

Dennis Eckersley’s first dozen years in the big leagues were solid if unspectacular. By 1986 his record stood at 151-128 with 100 complete games, 20 shutouts and a 3.67 ERA. Sure he had a no-hitter and a 20-win season, but those came in 1977 and ’78. The first seven seasons of the 80s he
Kirk Gibson hit one of baseball's most iconic World Series homers off of Eck

Kirk Gibson hit one of baseball's most iconic World Series homers off of Eck

The 1988 Oakland Athletics won 104 games to claim the American League Western Division title. In the ALCS, they manhandled the Eastern Division champion Boston Red Sox in a four-game sweep. Meanwhile in the NL, the Dodgers faced off against the Mets in the Championship Series. New York had dominated
From 1987-1992 starter Dave Stewart and Eckersley gave the A's a pair of mighty moundsmen

From 1987-1992 starter Dave Stewart and Eckersley gave the A's a pair of mighty moundsmen

During their 7 seasons together with the Oakland A’s Dave Stewart and and Dennis Eckersley were a powerful duo on the hill. During that time Stewart won 107 contests while Eck came out of the pen for 236 saves. Forty of Stew’s victories featured an Eckersley save. All seven seasons saw either
Eckersley and Rickey Henderson were part of the inaugural Oakland A's Hall of Fame class

Eckersley and Rickey Henderson were part of the inaugural Oakland A's Hall of Fame class

In 2018 the Oakland A’s decided to recognize players for the team’s Hall of Fame In a pregame ceremony on September 5th seven men were inducted as part of the inaugural class. Among them, five are now members of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Dennis Eckersley, Rollie Fingers, Rickey Henderson,
Eckersley and Paul Molitor earned first-ballot election into the Hall of Fame in 2004

Eckersley and Paul Molitor earned first-ballot election into the Hall of Fame in 2004

In 2004 Hall of Fame voting the baseball writers elected two men in their first year on the ballot. Paul Molitor and Dennie Eckersley got their call to Cooperstown with 85.2% and 83.2%, respectively. Playing for the Brewers, Twins, and Blue Jays, Molitor amassed 3,319 hits, 605 doubles, 1,782 runs,

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