Eric Bruntlett

Eric Kevin Bruntlett (born March 29, 1978) is a former Major League Baseball player most notable for his years as a reserve infielder on the Philadelphia Phillies. He won a World Series title with the Phillies in 2008 and was on their 2009 NL-pennant Championship team. Bruntlett also played for the Houston Astros on their 2005 NL-pennant Championship team and the New York Yankees organizations.

Early life

Bruntlett was born in Lafayette, Indiana and 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 member of the Cardinal, Stanford made three appearances in the College World Series.

Minor leagues

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.