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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
AGE: 27
POSITION: Third Base
BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, CA
RESIDES: Scottsdale, AZ
SCHOOL: Mt. Carmel High School
PERSONAL: Wife Alexandra
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Last
year, Eric Chavez and his wife Alex donated $40,000 to
the Young Life Organization. Young Life is a Christian
Kids Camp. Eric and Alex helped send more than 100 children
from urban communities in the Bay Area to Woodleaf, Young
Life’s camp in Northern California. Eric bought
1,000 tickets for the game on September 11, 2004 and donated
them to members of the Oakland police and fire departments
and their families. During batting practice before the
game, Eric held an exclusive autograph session with other
A’s players on the field for the kids of these officers.
Eric and Alex attended the Monte Carlo Classic which raised
funds for Special Olympics of Northern California. In
addition, Eric has participated in many A’s community
and special events throughout the 2004 season, including
A’s Community Fund Golf Classic, Mug Root Beer Float
Day and A’s FanFest. In 2000, he participated in
the Holiday Fest for needy families and the SAFER program.
In
2004, Eric Chavez won his fourth consecutive American
League Gold Glove award at third base, making him only
the fifth third baseman in AL history to win four or more
Gold Gloves. Despite limited playing time due to injury,
he led the league with a career-high 95 walks. In high
school, he was a two-time All-American selection, hitting
.537 his junior year and .458 his senior season.
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