Eric Bruntlett

Eric Kevin Bruntlett is a former Major League Baseball player most notable for his years as a reserve infielder on the Philadelphia Phillies. Bruntlett also played for in the Houston Astros organization and the New York Yankees organization. He retired from baseball in November 2009 to spend more time with his family. Bruntlett is a 1996 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School in West Lafayette, Indiana where he was a two-time All-Indiana selection in both baseball and football. He attended Stanford University. During his tenure as a Cardinal, Stanford made 3 appearances in the... College World Series. Bruntlett was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 9th Round of the 2000 Amateur Entry Draft. He was assigned to the Martinsville Astros. He quickly progressed through the minor league system and reached the major leagues in 2003 with Houston. Throush his first years with the Astros, Bruntlett primarily served as a backup to shortstop Adam Everett but also played second base, third base, and the outfield. His best season was in 2006 where he hit .277 in 73 games. During that season, he posted a .412 batting average as a pinch hitter.
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