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Ht: 6-3
Wt: 220
Bats: R
Throws: R
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07/18/1977 |
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The Mets signed Harold Eckert following a tryout camp prior to the 2001 season. Originally, the Dodgers drafted Eckert in 1999 but voided the contract when Eckert was found to have a pre-existing elbow injury that required surgery. He attended Florida International University. He had surgery and rehabbed at FIU before trying out with the Mets.
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Eckert throws hard and has a nasty slider. Armed with those pitchers, Eckert has a chance to be a quality closer. Eckert should benefit from the increased arm strength of the 126 innings he pitched in 2002.
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