About Eric Yelding Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Eric Yelding:
Eric Yelding (full name: Eric Girard Yelding; no nicknames) played shortstop, centerfielder and second baseman from 1989 until 1993 for the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs. He played for the Astros from 1989 - 1992 and Cubs in 1993. Over 5 seasons, he played 368 games, hit 3 home runs, drove in 122 runs, and stole 89 bases. Born on February 22, 1965 in Montrose, AL, Yelding stands 5' 11" and weighs 170 lb. He attended Fairhope (Fairhope, AL) high school and was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1st round (19th pick) of the 1984 amateur draft (January). His debut was on April 9, 1989 and he played his final game on October 3, 1993. Over his career, Yelding made $663,000. Common misspellings of his name include Eric Eric erik Girard yeilding Yelding yielding.