Morgan Ensberg
| Morgan Ensberg | |
|---|---|
| Houston Astros – No. 14 | |
| Third baseman | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| September 20, 2000, for the Houston Astros | |
| Career statistics (through 2006) | |
| Games played | 581 |
| Hits | 495 |
| Home runs | 97 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Morgan Paul Ensberg (born August 26, 1975 in Redondo Beach, California) is a third baseman in Major League Baseball.
High School Years
Ensberg attended Redondo Union High School (Redondo Beach, California) and starred in baseball and basketball.
College career
Ensberg attended the University of Southern California and played third base for the 1998 National Champions. Current Astros Jason Lane and Eric Munson also played on that team. Ensberg is the only Trojan who has compiled 20 homeruns and 20 stolen bases in a single season. While attending USC, Ensberg joined the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Professional career
Ensberg was drafted in the 9th round of the Ameteur Draft in 1998 and has played his entire career with the Houston Astros. He bats and throws right-handed.
In Spring Training of 2000, Ensberg and 5 teammates were in their hotel room when two gunmen burst in. Aaron Miles, who is now with the St. Louis Cardinals, was in the next room and wrestled one of the gunmen to the ground before the other one fled. The other players involved were, Derrek Nicholson, Keith Ginter, Mike Rose, and Eric Cole.
Ensberg enjoyed a stellar 2005 season, and was among the league leaders in home runs. Batting clean-up for the Astros, his bat and glove are invaluable to the team. His teammate, shortstop Adam Everett, is his best friend on the team.
Ensberg was named to the National League All-Star team at the last minute in 2005, replacing the injured Scott Rolen. Ensberg had a career year in 2005, batting .283 while slamming 36 homers and compiling a career high 101 RBIs.
During the 2006 season Ensberg's numbers fell and he began platooning third base with newly acquired Aubrey Huff and occasionally Mike Lamb.
Other than Barry Bonds, Morgan Ensberg was the only major league player to record at least 100 walks and have fewer hits than walks in 2006.
During the 2006 World Series Ensberg acted as a guest counsultant to Cold Pizza.
External link
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference
- Morgan Ensberg: Behind the Dugout
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