Eric Yelding

Eric Girard Yelding
(Cool Breeze)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lb.
• School Chipola Junior College
• High School Fairhope High School
• Debut April 9, 1989
• Final Game October 3, 1993
• Born February 22, 1965 in Montrose, AL USA

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Biographical Information

Eric Yelding was second in the National League in stolen bases with 64 in 1990; he trailed only Vince Coleman. He did lead the league in times caught stealing with 24. He was a regular for the Houston Astros that season, splitting his time between center field and shortstop. He hit .254 in 142 games that year but never had another season in which he played as many as 100 games.

Nickname was "Cool Breeze", due to his blazing speed.

Notable Achievements

• 50 Stolen Bases Seasons: 1 (1990)