The World’s Shortest Athletes Don’t Find Their Height A Laughing Matter

David Eckstein Was Nicknamed “Just Enough”

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Listing David Eckstein as five feet and seven inches tall always seemed generous of the St. Louis Cardinals. During his career, the five-foot player was nicknamed “just enough,” because he was able to do everything despite his size.

In 2006, Eckstein was a key player in the St Louis Cardinals winning the World Series. It was his second World Series ring. His first came in 2002 with the Angels, where he helped spark a historic comeback against the San Francisco Giants. Eckstein finished his ten years MLB career in 2010 as a member of the San Diego Padres.