Eric DuBose

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**Eric DuBose**

Cleveland Indians — No. --
Pitcher
Born: May 15, 1976 (1976-05-15) (age 32)
Bats: Left	Throws: Left
Major League Baseball debut
September 19, 2002 for the Baltimore Orioles
Selected MLB statistics (through 2007)
Win-Loss	9-15
Earned run average	5.21
Strikeouts	115
Teams
Baltimore Orioles (2002-2006)

Eric Ladell DuBose (born May 15, 1976 in Bradenton, Florida) is a major league pitcher most recently for the Colorado Rockies. DuBose has a career record of 9-15 with a 5.10 ERA (as of the end of 2005). He bats and throws left-handed. DuBose attended Mississippi State University.

After tossing just 6 innings in 4 games in 2002, his first official year, DuBose looked to be a minor leaguer for good. However, luckily for him, when the Orioles needed a spot starter for a game against the Royals in May 2003, they recalled DuBose from AAA Ottawa and he did not disappoint, tossing 6 innings of 3-hit, 2-run ball. DuBose spent most of 2003 in the bullpen, though he was made a full-time starter in September. DuBose finished '03 with a 3-6 record and 3.79 ERA in 17 games.

Unfortunately for Orioles' fans, DuBose took a step back as a full-time starter in 2004, compiling a 6.39 ERA in 14 games while allowing 12 home runs. In 2005 the struggles continued - DuBose was ineffectual in 15 games, walking more batters than he struck out. After signing a minor league contract with the Rockies before the start of the 2007 season, DuBose was released on May 15, 2007.

DuBose was responsible for one of the sporting world's more memorable quotes in 2005. When pulled over for erratic driving by Florida police in March, DuBose was naturally asked to recite the alphabet. "I'm from Alabama," DuBose reportedly quipped, "and they have a different alphabet." [1][2]

Signed with the Cleveland Indians in late May, 2007. Currently pitching at Buffalo of the International League (triple-A).