Eddie Taubensee
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Edward Kenneth Taubensee (born October 31, 1968, in Beeville, Texas
) is a former catcher
in Major League Baseball
.
Taubensee played for three different ballclubs during his career: the Cleveland Indians
, Houston Astros
(-), and Cincinnati Reds
(1994-). He made his major league debut on May 18, 1991, and played his final game on October 7, 2001. He is known primarily for being the player received by the Astros from the Indians in exchange for outfielder Kenny Lofton
, a trade that many consider to be one of the most lopsided moves made in the 1990s, as Lofton went on to have an excellent, possibly Hall of Fame-caliber career, while Taubensee played less than three full seasons with the Astros and posted wholly uninspiring numbers.
Taubensee is known in Houston as "The Model" because of the way he strutted his stuff on the runway when the Astros unveiled their new uniforms in 1994.
Beeville, Texas
Beeville is a city in Bee County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,129 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Bee County...
) is a former catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
.
Taubensee played for three different ballclubs during his career: the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
(-), and Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
(1994-). He made his major league debut on May 18, 1991, and played his final game on October 7, 2001. He is known primarily for being the player received by the Astros from the Indians in exchange for outfielder Kenny Lofton
Kenny Lofton
Kenneth Lofton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his great speed on the base paths as well as in the field, award-winning defensive play , timely hitting, and playful spirit. He batted and threw left-handed...
, a trade that many consider to be one of the most lopsided moves made in the 1990s, as Lofton went on to have an excellent, possibly Hall of Fame-caliber career, while Taubensee played less than three full seasons with the Astros and posted wholly uninspiring numbers.
Taubensee is known in Houston as "The Model" because of the way he strutted his stuff on the runway when the Astros unveiled their new uniforms in 1994.