Eric Crozier (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eric Crozier |
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Crozier batting for the Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles, in 2009.
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 11, 1978 Columbus, Ohio |
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| September 4, 2004, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |||
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| October 2, 2004, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |||
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| Batting average | .152 | ||
| Home runs | 2 | ||
| Runs batted in | 4 | ||
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Eric Le Roi Crozier was born on August 11, 1978. He is an American who used to play professional baseball. He played as a first baseman and an outfielder. Crozier played in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2004. Before that, he spent many years playing in the minor leagues. In his minor league career, he played 911 games. He hit 115 home runs and helped score 458 runs. His batting average in the minor leagues was .262.
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Eric Crozier's Baseball Journey
Early Life and College Baseball
Eric Crozier went to Independence High School in Columbus, Ohio. After high school, he attended Norfolk State University. He played college baseball there.
Starting His Professional Career
In the year 2000, Eric Crozier was chosen by the Cleveland Indians. This happened during the 41st round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. This was the start of his professional baseball career.
Playing in Major League Baseball
On August 4, 2004, Crozier was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. He was traded for another player named Josh Phelps. Just one month later, on September 4, 2004, Eric Crozier made his big debut. He played his first game in Major League Baseball for the Blue Jays.
Moving Through Different Teams
After his time with the Blue Jays, Crozier played for several different teams. In 2005, he was part of the Blue Jays', Yankees', and Reds' organizations. He continued to play in the minor leagues.
In 2006, he played for the Chattanooga Lookouts. This team was a Double-A affiliate of the Reds. Later that year, he signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers. This team was part of an independent league.
Later Years in Baseball
Crozier continued to play for various teams. In 2007, he played for the Portland Sea Dogs. This team was a Double-A affiliate for the Boston Red Sox. He later returned to the Lancaster Barnstormers.
In 2008, he joined the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. This was another independent league team. On June 19, 2009, the Baltimore Orioles bought his contract. He spent that season playing for the Double-A Bowie Baysox. Eric Crozier last played professional baseball in 2010. He finished his career with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
