Eric John Hosmer is an American

United States

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 professional baseball

Baseball

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 first baseman

First baseman

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 with the Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals

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 of Major League Baseball

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Early life

Hosmer attended American Heritage School (Florida)

American Heritage School (Florida)

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. He played with future 11th round draft pick Juan Carlos Sulbaran

Juan Carlos Sulbaran

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. He was chosen by the Royals in the first round (3rd overall) in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft

2008 Major League Baseball Draft

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Minor leagues

Hosmer was ranked as the best first baseman prospect in Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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 prior to the 2011 season. On May 5, he had his contract purchased by the Royals.

Kansas City Royals (2011-present)

On May 5, 2011, the Kansas City Royals recalled Hosmer from their Triple A affiliate, the Omaha Storm Chasers. He made his MLB debut the following day against the Oakland Athletics

Oakland Athletics

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. On May 11, at Yankee Stadium

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, he hit his first Major League home run, which was off Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett.

Hosmer was named the AL Rookie of the Month in July 2011.

Hosmer finished third in American League Rookie of the year voting.

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