Eli Marrero

ABOUT ELI MARRERO

Defensive catcher who also began to see time in the outfield. He played the bulk of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1997-2003.

He attended Coral Gables High School in Florida.

He caught Cardinal rookie Bud Smith's no-hitter in 2001.

His uncle is first baseman Chris Marrero .

Shortstop Rafael Furcal was his teammate on the Atlanta Braves in 2004.