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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.
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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.
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.
About Dennis Eckersley. Fellow Hall of Fame hurler Rich “Goose” Gossage once said of Dennis Eckersley’s mound skill: “He could hit a gnat in the butt with a pitch if he wanted to.” Eckersley’s control helped him blaze a unique path as the only big league pitcher with 100 saves and 100 complete games.
Oct 2, 2022 · OAKLAND -- Dennis Eckersley had one of the more unique Hall of Fame careers in baseball history, beginning with a strong first half as an All-Star starter with Cleveland and Boston before transitioning into a dominant closer over the back half in a Bay Area homecoming to play for the A’s.
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.
Aug 8, 2022 · “We are fortunate that Dennis has been a part of our Red Sox coverage on NESN for 20 years. His unbridled passion, nuanced insights and Eck humor will be dearly missed and we are thankful for his many contributions to NESN,” said Sean McGrail, NESN president and CEO.
Oct 5, 2022 · Dennis Eckersley’s color commentary on NESN’s broadcasts has been one of the few rays of sunlight during this lost Red Sox season. It wouldn’t have been right if a rainout had denied one last...
Aug 8, 2022 · Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley said Monday that he will be leaving NESN broadcasts at the end of the 2022 season, his 50th in major league baseball.
