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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1987)}} |
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{{Infobox baseball biography |
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|name = Eric Campbell |
|name = Eric Campbell |
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|image = Eric Campbell |
|image = Eric Campbell Mets (cropped).JPG |
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|caption = Campbell with the |
|caption = Campbell with the Binghamton Mets |
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|position = [[Third baseman]] / [[First baseman]] |
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|team = Hanshin Tigers |
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|position = [[First baseman]] / [[Third baseman]] / [[Left fielder]] |
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|bats = Right |
|bats = Right |
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|throws = Right |
|throws = Right |
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|4|9}} |
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|4|9}} |
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|birth_place = [[Norwich, Connecticut]] |
|birth_place = [[Norwich, Connecticut]], U.S. |
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|debutleague = MLB |
|debutleague = MLB |
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|debutdate = May 10 |
|debutdate = May 10 |
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|debutyear = 2014 |
|debutyear = 2014 |
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|debutteam = New York Mets |
|debutteam = New York Mets |
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|finalleague = MLB |
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| statyear = 2016 season |
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|finaldate = May 29 |
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|finalyear = 2021 |
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| stat1label = [[Batting average]] |
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|finalteam = Seattle Mariners |
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| stat1value = .221 |
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|statleague = MLB |
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| stat2label = [[Home run]]s |
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|stat1label = [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]] |
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| stat2value = 7 |
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|stat1value = .223 |
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| stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]] |
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|stat2label = [[Home run]]s |
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| stat3value = 44 |
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|stat2value = 7 |
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|stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]] |
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|stat3value = 44 |
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|debut2league = NPB |
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|debut2date = April 25 |
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|debut2year = 2017 |
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|debut2team = Hanshin Tigers |
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|final2league = NPB |
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|final2date = June 6 |
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|final2year = 2017 |
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|final2team = Hanshin Tigers |
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|stat2league = NPB |
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|stat21label = Batting average |
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|stat21value = .191 |
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|stat22label = Home runs |
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|stat22value = 1 |
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|stat23label = Runs batted in |
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|stat23value = 5 |
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* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2016}}) |
* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2016}}) |
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* [[Hanshin Tigers]] ({{ |
* [[Hanshin Tigers]] ({{npby|2017}}) |
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* [[Seattle Mariners]] ({{mlby|2021}}) |
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'''Eric Singleton Campbell''' (born April 9, 1987), nicknamed '''"Soup"''',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2015/04/26/no-wright-no-matter-eric-campbell-thriving-at-3b-for-mets/|title=Even David Wright marveling at 'phenomenal' replacement|work=New York Post|date=April 26, 2015|access-date=February 7, 2016}}</ref> is an American [[professional baseball]] [[Utility player (baseball)|utility player]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[New York Mets]] and [[Seattle Mariners]], and in [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB) for the [[Hanshin Tigers]]. |
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==Early life== |
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'''Eric Singleton Campbell''' (born April 9, 1987), nicknamed '''Soup''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nypost.com/2015/04/26/no-wright-no-matter-eric-campbell-thriving-at-3b-for-mets/|title=Even David Wright marveling at ‘phenomenal’ replacement|work=New York Post|date=April 26, 2015|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref> is an American [[professional baseball]] [[Utility player (baseball)|utility player]] for the [[Hanshin Tigers]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB). He made his major league debut in 2014 for the [[New York Mets]]. While primarily a [[third baseman]], Campbell has also filled in at [[Left fielder|left field]] and [[First baseman|first base]] for the Mets. |
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Campbell was born on April 9, 1987, in [[Norwich, Connecticut|Norwich]], [[Connecticut]], the younger of two children to Hugh Baird "Duke" Campbell and Amy B. Campbell (née Burgess).<ref name=bcroster>{{cite web|url=http://www.bceagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=448|title=Eric Campbell - 2008 Baseball Roster - Boston College Athletics|website=www.bceagles.com}}</ref><ref name=nor1>{{cite web|url=http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20150802/SPECIAL/150809916|title=Top 15 Eastern Connecticut H.S. Baseball Players: Eric Campbell|first=The|last=Bulletin}}</ref><ref name=nor2>{{cite web|url=http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20140511/Sports/140519918|title=Norwich's Campbell gets the call|first=Owen|last=Poole}}</ref> His father was a school principal at the [[Norwich Free Academy]] as well as a baseball and basketball coach, while his mother, a 1977 NFA graduate, served as assistant principal and principal at Hebron Elementary School until her 2015 retirement after previously having spent 27 years working in Preston School District at Preston Veterans School in a variety of roles, including as a onetime principal-designee.<ref name=heidtman>{{cite web|url=http://www.courant.com/news/custom/newsat3/hc-ctwar-casualty-kheidtman-story.html|title=1st Lt. Keith Heidtman|first=JESSE|last=HAMILTON|access-date=June 3, 2017|archive-date=May 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509001304/http://www.courant.com/news/custom/newsat3/hc-ctwar-casualty-kheidtman-story.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=hebron>{{cite web|url=http://www.courant.com/community/hebron-edition/rnw-hc-amy-campbell-0619-20150615-story.html|title=Principal Amy Campbell says goodbye to Hebron Elementary School|first=Melanie|last=Savage|access-date=June 3, 2017|archive-date=January 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122173905/http://www.courant.com/community/hebron-edition/rnw-hc-amy-campbell-0619-20150615-story.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=amycampbell>{{cite web|url=http://www.norwichbulletin.com/x41634678/New-assistant-principal-brings-leadership-to-job|title=New assistant principal brings 'leadership' to job|first=Robert|last=Storace}}</ref> |
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==Baseball career== |
==Baseball career== |
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===High school=== |
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Campbell attended the [[Norwich Free Academy]] and played on the school's varsity baseball team beginning in his freshman year. Campbell played first base his freshman year, then moved to third in tenth grade and to shortstop as a junior, setting himself up for the versatility he would become known for on a professional level. Campbell was part of the 2003 team that won the Connecticut state high school championship. While in high school, Campbell was named to ''[[Baseball America]]'''s preseason All-America and All-Northeast first teams; he also received All-Conference and ''[[New Haven Register]]'' All-State accolades. Described by coach John Iovino as a "complete, and I mean ''complete''" player, as a senior, Campbell served as team captain and set Norwich Free Academy career records for hits, home runs, batting average, stolen bases, runs, walks and at bats, hitting nearly .500 on the season in the leadoff spot. Even as a Major Leaguer, Campbell reflected fondly upon his teenage years, saying: "My favorite memories of playing baseball is playing for NFA, because you are playing with all of your best friends and having fun. That's what this game is about."<ref name=nor1/><ref name=nor2/><ref name=amazin>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazinavenue.com/2015/4/15/8341859/new-york-mets-eric-campbell-player-profile|title=Player Profile: Eric Campbell|first=Justin|last=Birnbaum|date=April 15, 2015|website=Amazin' Avenue}}</ref> He was a high school teammate of [[Andrew Carignan]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Stanley |first1=Bill |title=Notably Norwich: From backyard baseball to the big leagues |url=https://www.theday.com/article/20201029/NWS01/201029564 |access-date=7 January 2021 |work=[[The Day (New London)|The Day]] |date=October 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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===College=== |
===College=== |
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After being spotted by then-coach Peter Hughes, Campbell was offered a scholarship to play college baseball for [[Boston College baseball|Boston College]], where he was teammates with Pete Frates, who would later originate the [[ALS Ice Bucket Challenge]]. As a freshman with the Eagles, Campbell hit .260, batting sixth and starting at third base. He improved his batting average to .350 with 20 doubles and 41 RBI in 52 games as a sophomore. As a junior, he hit .306 with 18 doubles, 43 runs and 41 RBI in 53 games. At Boston College, Campbell gained the appellation "Soup" from his teammates, a name which he would later carry into his professional career. Campbell was described by Eagles coach Mik Aoki as a "good, sarcastic Northeasterner" with a dry sense of humor, a good teammate and a humble player who could easily blend into any clubhouse environment.<ref name=nyt/> |
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===New York Mets=== |
===New York Mets=== |
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[[File:Eric Campbell on August 7, 2014.jpg|thumb|Campbell with the Mets in 2014]] |
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Campbell was drafted by the [[New York Mets]] in the 8th round of the [[2008 Major League Baseball draft|2008 MLB Amateur Draft]], although he attempted to avoid following too closely the media coverage of the event, opting instead to go golfing with his father Hugh. Campbell, who had suspected that he would be chosen before the 15th round, only found out of his being picked by the Mets when he happened to check his computer before leaving for the links.<ref name=nyt/> |
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He began his professional career in low-A with the [[Brooklyn Cyclones]] that summer, hitting .260 and fielding .949 at third base, his main position. He split 2009 between the [[Savannah Sand Gnats]], where he hit .248, and [[St. Lucie Mets]], with whom he had 6 hits in 22 at-bats. In 2010, he played for the [[Gulf Coast League Mets|GCL Mets]] (going 3-for-11 at the plate), St. Lucie (with whom he hit .335 in 46 games) and the [[Binghamton Mets]] (with whom he hit .279 in 50 games). With Binghamton in 2011, he batted .247. With Binghamton again in 2012, he hit .297, earning a spot on the [[Eastern League (baseball)|Eastern League]] Mid-Season All-Star team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=493472|title=Eric Campbell Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref> He reached Triple-A for the first time in 2013, hitting .314 with 25 doubles, eight home runs and 66 RBI in 120 games for the [[Las Vegas 51s]]. |
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Campbell began his professional career in low-A with the [[Brooklyn Cyclones]] in 2008, hitting .260 and fielding .949 at third base, his main position. He split 2009 between the [[Savannah Sand Gnats]], where he hit .248, and [[St. Lucie Mets]], with whom he had 6 hits in 22 at-bats. In 2010, he played for the [[Gulf Coast League Mets|GCL Mets]] (going 3-for-11 at the plate), St. Lucie (with whom he hit .335 in 46 games) and the [[Binghamton Mets]] (with whom he hit .279 in 50 games). With Binghamton in 2011, he batted .247. With Binghamton again in 2012, he hit .297, earning a spot on the [[Eastern League (1938–2020)|Eastern League]] Mid-Season All-Star team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=493472|title=Eric Campbell Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|access-date=February 7, 2016}}</ref> He reached Triple-A for the first time in 2013, hitting .314 with 25 doubles, eight home runs and 66 RBI in 120 games for the [[Las Vegas 51s]]. Regard his big-league aspirations, Campbell told the Norwich Bulletin in 2013: "You think about it [a promotion] constantly, but you also understand that it's out of your control and the only thing you can do is go out and play hard. I've said it before: Nobody plays baseball to play in Triple-A. Everybody wants to play in the big leagues."<ref name=nor2/> Campbell was described by his coaches as a cerebral and quiet player who took a while to gain his swing in the minors. After feeling that he had not received enough playing time on the Cyclones, Campbell approached [[Edgardo Alfonzo]], his manager, and volunteered to play the outfield, ushering in a new era of versatility for his professional career. [[Wally Backman]], Campbell's onetime manager in Las Vegas, agreed, saying that Campbell "didn't care where he played, he just wanted to play." As a minor leaguer, Campbell developed a solid work ethic which enabled him to be versatile and yet skilled; he would eat peanut butter sandwiches and drink protein shakes before arriving at the ballpark early each day to practice fielding both on the infield and outfield and to take practice swings in the batting cage. Campbell also honed his hitting technique in the minors, where he learned to quiet his swings, pay attention to his hand position and study opposing pitchers. In one game in 2013, Campbell came in to pitch for the 51s, giving up 4 runs on a walk and 4 hits (including a home run) in one inning, which he ended by striking out [[Nolan Arenado]].<ref name=minorleaguepitching>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/gameday/sky-sox-vs-51s/2013/04/15/356031#game_state=final,game_tab=play-by-play,game=356031|title=Sky Sox vs. 51s - 04/15/13|website=MiLB.com}}</ref><ref name=nyt>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/25/sports/baseball/a-met-finds-a-place-on-the-diamond-everywhere.html|title=Eric Campbell Develops Into a Versatile Weapon|first=Tim|last=Rohan|date=May 24, 2014|newspaper=The New York Times}}</ref> |
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====2014==== |
====2014==== |
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[[File:Eric Campbell on May 18, 2015.jpg|thumb|right|Campbell with the [[2015 New York Mets season|New York Mets in 2015]]]] |
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Campbell was promoted to the Mets from Las Vegas on May 10, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-will-promote-triple-a-1b-3b-eric-campbell-on-saturday/149431276|title=Mets will promote Triple-A 1B-3B Eric Campbell on Saturday|work=MetsBlog|date=May 10, 2014|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref> He made his debut batting against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] in the bottom of the sixth inning pinch-hitting for [[Lucas Duda]] with the bases loaded, hitting a sac-fly to right fielder [[Marlon Byrd]] on a 1-0 count driving in [[Daniel Murphy (baseball)|Daniel Murphy]] for his first major league RBI off pitcher [[Jake Diekman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/8879230/v32769135/phinym-campbells-sac-fly-in-first-plate-appearance|title=Campbell's sac fly in MLB debut|work=MLB.com|date=May 10, 2014|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref> On May 11, Campbell got his first major league hit, a single in the bottom of the fourth inning off pitcher [[Cole Hamels]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/video/32801939/campbells-first-career-hit|title=Video - Campbell's first career hit|work=SNY|date=May 11, 2014|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref> On May 21, he hit his first major league homerun, a two run home run off [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]' pitcher [[Hyun-jin Ryu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/eric-campbell-hits-first-big-league-home-run-1.8126274|title=Eric Campbell hits first big-league home run|work=Newsday|date=May 21, 2014|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref> |
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Campbell was promoted to the Mets from Las Vegas on May 10, 2014, in what his father Hugh described as a "glorious weekend".<ref name=nor2/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-will-promote-triple-a-1b-3b-eric-campbell-on-saturday/149431276|title=Mets will promote Triple-A 1B-3B Eric Campbell on Saturday|work=MetsBlog|date=May 10, 2014|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=May 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531160446/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-will-promote-triple-a-1b-3b-eric-campbell-on-saturday/149431276|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his debut batting against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] in the bottom of the sixth inning pinch-hitting for [[Lucas Duda]] with the bases loaded, hitting a sac-fly to right fielder [[Marlon Byrd]] on a 1–0 count driving in [[Daniel Murphy (baseball)|Daniel Murphy]] for his first major league RBI off pitcher [[Jake Diekman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/8879230/v32769135/phinym-campbells-sac-fly-in-first-plate-appearance|title=Campbell's sac fly in MLB debut|work=MLB.com|date=May 10, 2014|access-date=February 7, 2016}}</ref> On May 11, Campbell got his first major league hit, a single in the bottom of the fourth inning off pitcher [[Cole Hamels]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/video/32801939/campbells-first-career-hit|title=Video - Campbell's first career hit|work=SNY|date=May 11, 2014|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=September 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919092543/https://www.sny.tv/video/32801939/campbells-first-career-hit|url-status=dead}}</ref> On May 21, he hit his first major league homerun, a two-run home run off [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]' pitcher [[Hyun-jin Ryu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/eric-campbell-hits-first-big-league-home-run-1.8126274|title=Eric Campbell hits first big-league home run|work=Newsday|date=May 21, 2014|access-date=February 7, 2016}}</ref> |
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On July 7, during a game between the [[Atlanta Braves]] and New York Mets at [[Citi Field]], in the bottom of the 9th inning and the game tied at three, [[Juan Lagares]] bunted towards third base to advance base runner Eric Campbell to second base. Braves third baseman [[Chris Johnson (baseball)|Chris Johnson]] fielded the ball and threw to [[shortstop]] [[Andrelton Simmons]], who was covering second base. Simmons was in no danger of being hit by the runner, yet the umpires ruled the runner out, calling it was a neighborhood play. Mets manager [[Terry Collins]] argued that it could not have been a neighborhood play, since it was a bunt play and recording a double play would be almost impossible. Simmons was moving away from 2nd base, and didn't record an out at 1st, either. Therefore, Collins claimed the only reason Simmons had to come off the base was an errant throw. The umpires accepted the claim and reviewed the play, and after review the out call was overturned. This led to an argument and ejection of Braves manager [[Fredi González]], who later said about the call that it was one of the worst calls he'd seen in his life.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/video/v34382155/atlnym-gonzalez-ejected-in-the-9th-inning|title=Gonzalez's ejection|work=Major League Baseball|date=July 7, 2014|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/braves-manager-calls-neighborhood-ruling-one-of-the-worst-calls-ive-seen/149416938|title=Braves manager calls neighborhood ruling 'one of the worst calls I've seen'|work=MetsBlog|date=July 8, 2014|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref> The Mets would go on to win the game 4-3 in 11 innings. |
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On July 7, during a game between the [[Atlanta Braves]] and New York Mets at [[Citi Field]], in the bottom of the 9th inning and the game tied at three, [[Juan Lagares]] bunted towards third base to advance base runner Eric Campbell to second base. Braves third baseman [[Chris Johnson (baseball)|Chris Johnson]] fielded the ball and threw to [[shortstop]] [[Andrelton Simmons]], who was covering second base. Simmons was in no danger of being hit by the runner, yet the umpires ruled the runner out, calling it was a neighborhood play. Mets manager [[Terry Collins]] argued that it could not have been a neighborhood play, since it was a bunt play and recording a double play would be almost impossible. Simmons was moving away from 2nd base, and didn't record an out at 1st, either. Therefore, Collins claimed the only reason Simmons had to come off the base was an errant throw. The umpires accepted the claim and reviewed the play, and after review the out call was overturned. This led to an argument and ejection of Braves manager [[Fredi González]], who later said about the call that it was one of the worst calls he'd seen in his life.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/video/v34382155/atlnym-gonzalez-ejected-in-the-9th-inning|title=Gonzalez's ejection|work=Major League Baseball|date=July 7, 2014|access-date=February 7, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/braves-manager-calls-neighborhood-ruling-one-of-the-worst-calls-ive-seen/149416938|title=Braves manager calls neighborhood ruling 'one of the worst calls I've seen'|work=MetsBlog|date=July 8, 2014|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=March 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312032440/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/braves-manager-calls-neighborhood-ruling-one-of-the-worst-calls-ive-seen/149416938|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Mets would go on to win the game 4–3 in 11 innings. |
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Campbell finished the 2014 season appearing in 85 games with a batting average of .263 in 190 at-bats in 211 plate appearances while compiling 50 hits, 16 RBIs, 3 home runs, 17 walks, 16 runs scored and striking out 55 times. |
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Campbell finished the 2014 season appearing in 85 games with a batting average of .263 in 190 at-bats. He had 50 hits, 16 RBIs, 3 home runs, 17 walks and 16 runs scored, while striking out 55 times.<ref name="norwich"/> |
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====2015==== |
====2015==== |
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[[File:CampbellStandingSecond.jpg|thumb|right|Campbell with the Mets in 2016]] |
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Campbell began the 2015 season with the 51s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AdamRubinESPN/status/584397222030082048|title=Adam Rubin on Twitter|work=Twitter|date=April 4, 2015| |
Before the 2015 season, Campbell learned how to catch; although he had never previously caught professionally, he said that "if another position needs to be added, I'm all for it."<ref name=amazin/> Campbell began the 2015 season with the 51s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AdamRubinESPN/status/584397222030082048|title=Adam Rubin on Twitter|work=Twitter|date=April 4, 2015|access-date=February 7, 2016}}</ref> On April 15, Campbell was called up to the Mets after [[David Wright]] was placed on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/wright-to-dl-with-hamstring-strain/149426486|title=Wright to DL with hamstring strain|work=MetsBlog|date=April 15, 2015|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=September 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919104024/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/wright-to-dl-with-hamstring-strain/149426486|url-status=dead}}</ref> On May 5, he was demoted to make room for catcher [[Johnny Monell]] on the roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-demote-eric-campbell-promote-c-johnny-monell/149438752|title=Mets demote Eric Campbell, promote C Johnny Monell|work=MetsBlog|date=May 5, 2015|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=May 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160521221213/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-demote-eric-campbell-promote-c-johnny-monell/149438752|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was recalled to the Mets replacing [[Dilson Herrera]] who was placed on the DL due to a fractured tip of his middle finger on May 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/herrera-placed-on-dl-campbell-recalled-from-triple-a/149439036|title=Herrera placed on DL, Campbell recalled from Triple-A|work=MetsBlog|date=May 15, 2015|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=February 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206042245/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/herrera-placed-on-dl-campbell-recalled-from-triple-a/149439036/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 10, he was sent back to the 51s to make room for [[Michael Cuddyer]] coming off the 15-day disabled list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-activate-cuddyer-option-campbell-to-triple-a/152990166|title=Mets activate Cuddyer, option Campbell to Triple-A|work=MetsBlog|date=August 10, 2015|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=September 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919104326/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-activate-cuddyer-option-campbell-to-triple-a/152990166|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was recalled on September 1 due to expanded rosters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-call-up-campbell-nieuwenhuis-young-jr-and-plawecki-activate-matz-parnell-and-goeddel/152992370|title=Mets call up Campbell, Nieuwenhuis, Young Jr. and Plawecki; Activate Matz, Parnell and Goeddel|work=MetsBlog|date=September 1, 2015|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=February 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206121113/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-call-up-campbell-nieuwenhuis-young-jr-and-plawecki-activate-matz-parnell-and-goeddel/152992370/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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[[File:Ericcampbell.jpg|thumb|Campbell with the Mets in 2016]] |
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Campbell finished the 2015 season appearing in 71 games with a batting average of .197 in 173 at-bats |
Campbell finished the 2015 season appearing in 71 games with a batting average of .197 in 173 at-bats. He had 34 hits, 19 RBIs, 3 home runs, 26 walks and 28 runs scored, while striking out 37 times. ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' dubbed Campbell "baseball's unluckiest hitter" in 2015 based on statistics compiled by Inside Edge which showed that his rate of "well-hit" balls was much higher than his actual batting average.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Salfino|first1=Michael|title=Mets' Eric Campbell Is Baseball's Unluckiest Hitter|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/mets-eric-campbell-is-baseballs-unluckiest-hitter-1456530597|access-date=7 September 2016|work=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|date=26 February 2016}}</ref> |
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====2016==== |
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Campbell made the Mets' roster for [[Opening Day]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/verrett-plawecki-henderson-and-campbell-make-opening-day-roster/170071262|title=Verrett, Plawecki, Henderson and Campbell make Opening Day roster|work=MetsBlog|date=April 1, 2016| |
Campbell made the Mets' roster for [[Opening Day]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/verrett-plawecki-henderson-and-campbell-make-opening-day-roster/170071262|title=Verrett, Plawecki, Henderson and Campbell make Opening Day roster|work=MetsBlog|date=April 1, 2016|access-date=April 13, 2016|archive-date=September 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919092844/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/verrett-plawecki-henderson-and-campbell-make-opening-day-roster/170071262|url-status=dead}}</ref> On April 12, Campbell was demoted after making three appearances primarily as a [[Pinch runner]] and [[Pinch hitter]] to make room for [[Rafael Montero (baseball)|Rafael Montero]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/updated-montero-activated-campbell-to-triple-a/171862574|title=Updated: Montero activated, Campbell to Triple-A|work=MetsBlog|date=April 12, 2016|access-date=April 13, 2016|archive-date=September 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919110323/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/updated-montero-activated-campbell-to-triple-a/171862574|url-status=dead}}</ref> Campbell was promoted again when [[Jacob deGrom]] was placed on the Family Emergency List three days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-jacob-degrom-to-stay-in-florida-with-sick-newborn/172708268|title=Mets' Jacob deGrom to stay in Florida with sick newborn|work=MetsBlog|date=April 16, 2016|access-date=May 31, 2016|archive-date=April 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425000202/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-jacob-degrom-to-stay-in-florida-with-sick-newborn/172708268|url-status=dead}}</ref> On May 3, Campbell teamed up with Mets outfielder [[Curtis Granderson]] to read books (such as [[Green Eggs and Ham]] and [[If You Give a Pig a Pancake]]) to children at Corona, Queens' P.S. 92, following in the footsteps of former readers [[Wilmer Flores]], [[Daniel Murphy (baseball)|Daniel Murphy]], [[Bobby Parnell]], [[Sean Gilmartin]], [[Josh Edgin]] and [[Kirk Nieuwenhuis]].<ref name=reading>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/176003086/curtis-granderson-eric-campbell-read-to-kids/|title=Curtis Granderson Eric Campbell read to kids|website=Major League Baseball}}</ref> On May 31, Campbell was demoted back to the 51s to make room for newly acquired first baseman [[James Loney]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-activate-james-loney-option-eric-campbell-to-triple-a/180972184|title=Mets activate James Loney, option Eric Campbell to Triple-A|work=MetsBlog|date=May 31, 2016|access-date=May 31, 2016|archive-date=September 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924235214/https://www.sny.tv/mets/news/mets-activate-james-loney-option-eric-campbell-to-triple-a/180972184|url-status=dead}}</ref> Campbell was batting .159 with one home run and five RBIs in 30 games. After the conclusion of the Triple-A season, Campbell was called back up to the Major Leagues. He was outrighted off the 40-man roster on November 2, 2016, assigned to the Triple-A [[Las Vegas 51s]]; after his outrighting, Campbell declared free agency.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/mets-outright-jim-henderson-eric-campbell.html|title=Mets Outright Jim Henderson, Eric Campbell|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 2, 2016|access-date=November 2, 2016}}</ref> |
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On December 3, 2016, Campbell signed with the [[Hanshin Tigers]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]]'s [[Central League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fan-interference.com/2016/12/03/hanshin-tigers-reached-an-agreement-with-eric-campbell/ |title=Eric Campbell signs with Hanshin Tigers |date= December 3, 2016|website=fan-interference.com |access-date=February 11, 2017 }}</ref> Campbell described his decision to go play in Japan one motivated by a need for a "change of scenery"; he also commented that his game had become rusty after a few years of irregular playing time in the Mets organization.<ref name=japanpost>{{cite news|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/05/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/hanshins-campbell-working-get-speed/|title=Hanshin's Campbell working to get up to speed|first=Jason|last=Coskrey|date=May 8, 2017|newspaper=Japan Times Online}}</ref> |
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Campbell began spring training with the rest of the Tigers on February 1, 2017, but was soon sidelined by an injured wrist in an intrasquad game. Diagnosed with an inflamed left wrist, Campbell began his first season in Japan hurt. He hit .191/.296/.298 with 1 home run and 5 RBI with Hanshin before being released on January 25, 2018. |
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[[File:Eric Campbell (41899243571) (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|165px|Campbell with the [[New Orleans Baby Cakes]] in 2018]] |
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On February 17, 2018, Campbell signed a minor league contract with the [[Miami Marlins]] and was invited to participate in spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/02/minor-mlb-transactions-21718.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 2/17/18|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=February 17, 2018|access-date=February 18, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Frisaro |first1=Joe |title=Campbell joins camp as non-roster invite |url=https://www.mlb.com/marlins/news/ex-met-eric-campbell-invited-to-marlins-camp-c266644070 |access-date=7 January 2021 |work=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[Major League Baseball]] |date=February 17, 2018 |language=en}}</ref> He was named a [[Pacific Coast League]] All-Star.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Williams |first1=Darrell |title=Baby Cakes second baseman Eric Campbell rewarded with first PCL All-Star game |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/baby_cakes/article_bd6475fd-91a0-5050-85d2-1c78f14cacae.html |access-date=7 January 2021 |work=[[New Orleans Advocate]] |date=July 7, 2018 |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season second in the league in [[on-base percentage]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Pacific Coast (AAA) Leaderboards » 2018 » Batters » Advanced Statistics |url=https://www.fangraphs.com/minorleaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=4&qual=y&type=1&season=2018&team=0&players=0&sort=8,d |website=www.fangraphs.com |publisher=[[FanGraphs]] |access-date=7 January 2021}}</ref> In 95 games for the Triple–A [[New Orleans Baby Cakes]], Campbell hit .313/.420/.445 with 6 home runs and 68 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.<ref name="norwich"/> |
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On January 24, 2019, Campbell signed a minor league contract with the [[Oakland Athletics]]. Campbell re-signed with Oakland on November 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/a-s-sign-9-to-minor-league-deals|title=A's ink Campbell, Goins, 7 more to Minors deals|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=November 25, 2019|access-date=November 25, 2019}}</ref> Campbell was invited to spring training with Oakland in 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kawahara |first1=Matt |title=Have glove, will travel: Eric Campbell, Ryan Goins bring experience to A's |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/Have-glove-will-travel-Eric-Campbell-Ryan-15115508.php |access-date=7 January 2021 |work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]] |date=9 March 2020}}</ref> He was added to the team's [[2020 Major League Baseball season#Temporary rules for shortened 2020 season|60-man player pool]] in July.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hall |first1=Alex |title=Elephant Rumblings: Eric Campbell among 6 additions to A's player pool |url=https://www.athleticsnation.com/2020/7/2/21311130/elephant-rumblings-eric-campbell-oakland-as-player-pool |access-date=7 January 2021 |work=Athletics Nation |publisher=[[SB Nation]] |date=2 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref> He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/|access-date=September 27, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="norwich"/> |
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On May 12, 2021, Campbell signed a minor league contract with the [[Seattle Mariners]] organization.<ref name="mlb"/> On May 21, Campbell was selected to the active roster. In the game, Campbell made his first MLB appearance since 2016, notching a single against [[San Diego Padres]] starter [[Chris Paddack]] in his only at-bat.<ref name="mlb"/> Campbell went 3–for–11 in 4 games for Seattle before being outrighted off of the 40-man roster on June 2.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/mariners-place-justin-dunn-on-injured-list-outright-eric-campbell.html|title = Mariners Place Justin Dunn on Injured List, Outright Eric Campbell| date=June 2, 2021 }}</ref> Campbell retired from professional baseball on July 28.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/eric-campbell-493472|title = Eric Campbell Stats, Fantasy & News|website = [[MLB.com]]}}</ref> |
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On April 29, 2021, Campbell, a native of [[Norwich, Connecticut]], was hired to be the [[manager (baseball)|manager]] of the [[Norwich Sea Unicorns]] of the [[Futures Collegiate Baseball League]] for their 2021 season.<ref name="norwich">{{cite web |
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</ref> However he stepped down before ever coaching a game when he was offered a minor league deal by the [[Seattle Mariners]] and soon returned to the major leagues.<ref name="mlb">{{cite web |
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==Small Business Owner== |
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As of 2022, Campbell, owns and operates [https://lumber2leather.com Lumber2Leather], a training facility for Baseball and Softball athletes. |
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Latest revision as of 04:40, 28 September 2024
Eric Campbell | |
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Third baseman / First baseman | |
Born: Norwich, Connecticut, U.S. | April 9, 1987|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: May 10, 2014, for the New York Mets | |
NPB: April 25, 2017, for the Hanshin Tigers | |
Last appearance | |
MLB: May 29, 2021, for the Seattle Mariners | |
NPB: June 6, 2017, for the Hanshin Tigers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .223 |
Home runs | 7 |
Runs batted in | 44 |
NPB statistics | |
Batting average | .191 |
Home runs | 1 |
Runs batted in | 5 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Eric Singleton Campbell (born April 9, 1987), nicknamed "Soup",[1] is an American professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
Early life
[edit]Campbell was born on April 9, 1987, in Norwich, Connecticut, the younger of two children to Hugh Baird "Duke" Campbell and Amy B. Campbell (née Burgess).[2][3][4] His father was a school principal at the Norwich Free Academy as well as a baseball and basketball coach, while his mother, a 1977 NFA graduate, served as assistant principal and principal at Hebron Elementary School until her 2015 retirement after previously having spent 27 years working in Preston School District at Preston Veterans School in a variety of roles, including as a onetime principal-designee.[5][6][7]
Baseball career
[edit]High school
[edit]Campbell attended the Norwich Free Academy and played on the school's varsity baseball team beginning in his freshman year. Campbell played first base his freshman year, then moved to third in tenth grade and to shortstop as a junior, setting himself up for the versatility he would become known for on a professional level. Campbell was part of the 2003 team that won the Connecticut state high school championship. While in high school, Campbell was named to Baseball America's preseason All-America and All-Northeast first teams; he also received All-Conference and New Haven Register All-State accolades. Described by coach John Iovino as a "complete, and I mean complete" player, as a senior, Campbell served as team captain and set Norwich Free Academy career records for hits, home runs, batting average, stolen bases, runs, walks and at bats, hitting nearly .500 on the season in the leadoff spot. Even as a Major Leaguer, Campbell reflected fondly upon his teenage years, saying: "My favorite memories of playing baseball is playing for NFA, because you are playing with all of your best friends and having fun. That's what this game is about."[3][4][8] He was a high school teammate of Andrew Carignan.[9]
College
[edit]After being spotted by then-coach Peter Hughes, Campbell was offered a scholarship to play college baseball for Boston College, where he was teammates with Pete Frates, who would later originate the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. As a freshman with the Eagles, Campbell hit .260, batting sixth and starting at third base. He improved his batting average to .350 with 20 doubles and 41 RBI in 52 games as a sophomore. As a junior, he hit .306 with 18 doubles, 43 runs and 41 RBI in 53 games. At Boston College, Campbell gained the appellation "Soup" from his teammates, a name which he would later carry into his professional career. Campbell was described by Eagles coach Mik Aoki as a "good, sarcastic Northeasterner" with a dry sense of humor, a good teammate and a humble player who could easily blend into any clubhouse environment.[10]
New York Mets
[edit]Campbell was drafted by the New York Mets in the 8th round of the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft, although he attempted to avoid following too closely the media coverage of the event, opting instead to go golfing with his father Hugh. Campbell, who had suspected that he would be chosen before the 15th round, only found out of his being picked by the Mets when he happened to check his computer before leaving for the links.[10]
Campbell began his professional career in low-A with the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2008, hitting .260 and fielding .949 at third base, his main position. He split 2009 between the Savannah Sand Gnats, where he hit .248, and St. Lucie Mets, with whom he had 6 hits in 22 at-bats. In 2010, he played for the GCL Mets (going 3-for-11 at the plate), St. Lucie (with whom he hit .335 in 46 games) and the Binghamton Mets (with whom he hit .279 in 50 games). With Binghamton in 2011, he batted .247. With Binghamton again in 2012, he hit .297, earning a spot on the Eastern League Mid-Season All-Star team.[11] He reached Triple-A for the first time in 2013, hitting .314 with 25 doubles, eight home runs and 66 RBI in 120 games for the Las Vegas 51s. Regard his big-league aspirations, Campbell told the Norwich Bulletin in 2013: "You think about it [a promotion] constantly, but you also understand that it's out of your control and the only thing you can do is go out and play hard. I've said it before: Nobody plays baseball to play in Triple-A. Everybody wants to play in the big leagues."[4] Campbell was described by his coaches as a cerebral and quiet player who took a while to gain his swing in the minors. After feeling that he had not received enough playing time on the Cyclones, Campbell approached Edgardo Alfonzo, his manager, and volunteered to play the outfield, ushering in a new era of versatility for his professional career. Wally Backman, Campbell's onetime manager in Las Vegas, agreed, saying that Campbell "didn't care where he played, he just wanted to play." As a minor leaguer, Campbell developed a solid work ethic which enabled him to be versatile and yet skilled; he would eat peanut butter sandwiches and drink protein shakes before arriving at the ballpark early each day to practice fielding both on the infield and outfield and to take practice swings in the batting cage. Campbell also honed his hitting technique in the minors, where he learned to quiet his swings, pay attention to his hand position and study opposing pitchers. In one game in 2013, Campbell came in to pitch for the 51s, giving up 4 runs on a walk and 4 hits (including a home run) in one inning, which he ended by striking out Nolan Arenado.[12][10]
2014
[edit]Campbell was promoted to the Mets from Las Vegas on May 10, 2014, in what his father Hugh described as a "glorious weekend".[4][13] He made his debut batting against the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the sixth inning pinch-hitting for Lucas Duda with the bases loaded, hitting a sac-fly to right fielder Marlon Byrd on a 1–0 count driving in Daniel Murphy for his first major league RBI off pitcher Jake Diekman.[14] On May 11, Campbell got his first major league hit, a single in the bottom of the fourth inning off pitcher Cole Hamels.[15] On May 21, he hit his first major league homerun, a two-run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Hyun-jin Ryu.[16]
On July 7, during a game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets at Citi Field, in the bottom of the 9th inning and the game tied at three, Juan Lagares bunted towards third base to advance base runner Eric Campbell to second base. Braves third baseman Chris Johnson fielded the ball and threw to shortstop Andrelton Simmons, who was covering second base. Simmons was in no danger of being hit by the runner, yet the umpires ruled the runner out, calling it was a neighborhood play. Mets manager Terry Collins argued that it could not have been a neighborhood play, since it was a bunt play and recording a double play would be almost impossible. Simmons was moving away from 2nd base, and didn't record an out at 1st, either. Therefore, Collins claimed the only reason Simmons had to come off the base was an errant throw. The umpires accepted the claim and reviewed the play, and after review the out call was overturned. This led to an argument and ejection of Braves manager Fredi González, who later said about the call that it was one of the worst calls he'd seen in his life.[17][18] The Mets would go on to win the game 4–3 in 11 innings.
Campbell finished the 2014 season appearing in 85 games with a batting average of .263 in 190 at-bats. He had 50 hits, 16 RBIs, 3 home runs, 17 walks and 16 runs scored, while striking out 55 times.[19]
2015
[edit]Before the 2015 season, Campbell learned how to catch; although he had never previously caught professionally, he said that "if another position needs to be added, I'm all for it."[8] Campbell began the 2015 season with the 51s.[20] On April 15, Campbell was called up to the Mets after David Wright was placed on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring.[21] On May 5, he was demoted to make room for catcher Johnny Monell on the roster.[22] He was recalled to the Mets replacing Dilson Herrera who was placed on the DL due to a fractured tip of his middle finger on May 15.[23] On August 10, he was sent back to the 51s to make room for Michael Cuddyer coming off the 15-day disabled list.[24] He was recalled on September 1 due to expanded rosters.[25]
Campbell finished the 2015 season appearing in 71 games with a batting average of .197 in 173 at-bats. He had 34 hits, 19 RBIs, 3 home runs, 26 walks and 28 runs scored, while striking out 37 times. The Wall Street Journal dubbed Campbell "baseball's unluckiest hitter" in 2015 based on statistics compiled by Inside Edge which showed that his rate of "well-hit" balls was much higher than his actual batting average.[26]
2016
[edit]Campbell made the Mets' roster for Opening Day in 2016.[27] On April 12, Campbell was demoted after making three appearances primarily as a Pinch runner and Pinch hitter to make room for Rafael Montero.[28] Campbell was promoted again when Jacob deGrom was placed on the Family Emergency List three days later.[29] On May 3, Campbell teamed up with Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson to read books (such as Green Eggs and Ham and If You Give a Pig a Pancake) to children at Corona, Queens' P.S. 92, following in the footsteps of former readers Wilmer Flores, Daniel Murphy, Bobby Parnell, Sean Gilmartin, Josh Edgin and Kirk Nieuwenhuis.[30] On May 31, Campbell was demoted back to the 51s to make room for newly acquired first baseman James Loney.[31] Campbell was batting .159 with one home run and five RBIs in 30 games. After the conclusion of the Triple-A season, Campbell was called back up to the Major Leagues. He was outrighted off the 40-man roster on November 2, 2016, assigned to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s; after his outrighting, Campbell declared free agency.[32]
Hanshin Tigers
[edit]On December 3, 2016, Campbell signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.[33] Campbell described his decision to go play in Japan one motivated by a need for a "change of scenery"; he also commented that his game had become rusty after a few years of irregular playing time in the Mets organization.[34]
2017
[edit]Campbell began spring training with the rest of the Tigers on February 1, 2017, but was soon sidelined by an injured wrist in an intrasquad game. Diagnosed with an inflamed left wrist, Campbell began his first season in Japan hurt. He hit .191/.296/.298 with 1 home run and 5 RBI with Hanshin before being released on January 25, 2018.
Miami Marlins
[edit]On February 17, 2018, Campbell signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins and was invited to participate in spring training.[35][36] He was named a Pacific Coast League All-Star.[37] He finished the season second in the league in on-base percentage.[38] In 95 games for the Triple–A New Orleans Baby Cakes, Campbell hit .313/.420/.445 with 6 home runs and 68 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.[19]
Oakland Athletics
[edit]On January 24, 2019, Campbell signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. Campbell re-signed with Oakland on November 25, 2019.[39] Campbell was invited to spring training with Oakland in 2020.[40] He was added to the team's 60-man player pool in July.[41] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.[42][19]
Seattle Mariners
[edit]On May 12, 2021, Campbell signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[43] On May 21, Campbell was selected to the active roster. In the game, Campbell made his first MLB appearance since 2016, notching a single against San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack in his only at-bat.[43] Campbell went 3–for–11 in 4 games for Seattle before being outrighted off of the 40-man roster on June 2.[44] Campbell retired from professional baseball on July 28.[45]
Coaching career
[edit]On April 29, 2021, Campbell, a native of Norwich, Connecticut, was hired to be the manager of the Norwich Sea Unicorns of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League for their 2021 season.[19] However he stepped down before ever coaching a game when he was offered a minor league deal by the Seattle Mariners and soon returned to the major leagues.[43]
Small Business Owner
[edit]As of 2022, Campbell, owns and operates Lumber2Leather, a training facility for Baseball and Softball athletes.
Personal life
[edit]Campbell married his childhood sweetheart, Kristin Hammond.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Even David Wright marveling at 'phenomenal' replacement". New York Post. April 26, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Eric Campbell - 2008 Baseball Roster - Boston College Athletics". www.bceagles.com.
- ^ a b Bulletin, The. "Top 15 Eastern Connecticut H.S. Baseball Players: Eric Campbell".
- ^ a b c d Poole, Owen. "Norwich's Campbell gets the call".
- ^ HAMILTON, JESSE. "1st Lt. Keith Heidtman". Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Savage, Melanie. "Principal Amy Campbell says goodbye to Hebron Elementary School". Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Storace, Robert. "New assistant principal brings 'leadership' to job".
- ^ a b Birnbaum, Justin (April 15, 2015). "Player Profile: Eric Campbell". Amazin' Avenue.
- ^ Stanley, Bill (October 29, 2020). "Notably Norwich: From backyard baseball to the big leagues". The Day. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c Rohan, Tim (May 24, 2014). "Eric Campbell Develops Into a Versatile Weapon". The New York Times.
- ^ "Eric Campbell Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Sky Sox vs. 51s - 04/15/13". MiLB.com.
- ^ "Mets will promote Triple-A 1B-3B Eric Campbell on Saturday". MetsBlog. May 10, 2014. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Campbell's sac fly in MLB debut". MLB.com. May 10, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Video - Campbell's first career hit". SNY. May 11, 2014. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Eric Campbell hits first big-league home run". Newsday. May 21, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Gonzalez's ejection". Major League Baseball. July 7, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Braves manager calls neighborhood ruling 'one of the worst calls I've seen'". MetsBlog. July 8, 2014. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
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