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Eric Hosmer

Eric Hosmer

#51, 1B,
Chicago Cubs
Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 4"/226 lbs
Bat: L
Throw: L
Born: South Miami, Florida
Draft: 2008 1st round (3rd pick) by the
Kansas City Royals
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    Gold Glove, Marlboro Silver: Teammate Reveals How Padres Star Relieves Stress

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    Retired Chicago Cubs Slugger Wants His Podcast To Be Like 'Pat McAfee Show'

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  • USA TODAY

    The 'Pat McAfee Show' for baseball? Former World Series hero giving players a platform

    Eric Hosmer, the former All-Star and Gold Glover who helped the Kansas City Royals win their first World Series title in 30 years, may be officially retired as a player, but now is hoping to make an impact in the game from behind the mic. Certainly, he's got connections with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. joining Hosmer's MoonBall Media as an executive producer for its latest docuseries. Hosmer, who still is being paid $13 million annually for the next two seasons by the San Diego Padres, started MoonBall Media with his former Royals minor-league teammate Anthony Seratelli. Hosmer says that he wants to be a vehicle for players to tell their stories, and perhaps a voice to let players freely discuss topics in and outside of the game.