Eric Campbell was drafted by the New York Mets in the eighth round back in 2008, 254th overall off the board out of Boston College. In three NCAA seasons, he appeared in 159 games, slashing .306/.391/.448 with 11 round-trippers and 114 RBI. Read about some of Miami’s new prospects here.
Eric Campbell’s Professional Pre-Miami Marlins Career
Campbell, a Norwich, Connecticut native, is a 6’3″, 225 lb. first baseman, but he was initially drafted as a third baseman. He’s also played both corner outfield spots and has had a little spot duty at shortstop and at second base over his career.