Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Donnie Ecker

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 4, 2025

How Donnie Ecker built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Donald "Donnie" Joseph Ecker is an American professional baseball coach currently serving as the offensive coordinator for the Texas Rangers in MLB. Ecker was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2007 after playing college baseball at California State University, Long Beach and Lewis–Clark State College. Before joining the Rangers as a coach, he held coaching positions with the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants, gaining experience and contributing to their respective offensive strategies. His career reflects a trajectory from player to coach within Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2004: Graduation from Los Altos High School and Draft by the Cincinnati Reds

In 2004, Donnie Ecker graduated from Los Altos High School and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 28th round of the MLB draft. He received an athletic scholarship to the University of Nevada for football but opted to focus on baseball instead of signing with the Reds.

2006: Played for Long Beach State Dirtbags

In 2006, Donnie Ecker played college baseball for the Long Beach State Dirtbags, where he went 2-for-12 with a double as a freshman.

2007: Played for Lewis-Clark State Warriors

In 2007, Donnie Ecker continued his college baseball career for the Lewis-Clark State Warriors, where he went 1-for-7.

2007: Played in the Rangers Organization

In 2007, Donnie Ecker played in the Texas Rangers organization for the Rookie-level AZL Rangers.

2007: Drafted by the Texas Rangers

In 2007, the Texas Rangers selected Donnie Ecker in the 22nd round of the MLB draft after he played college baseball.

2008: Played in the Rangers Organization

In 2008, Donnie Ecker continued playing in the Rangers organization for the Class A Short-Season Spokane Indians.

2010: Played in the Frontier League

In 2010, Donnie Ecker played in the Frontier League for the Windy City Thunderbolts and the Gateway Grizzlies.

2011: Coached at California Club Baseball (CCB)

In 2011, Donnie Ecker began coaching at California Club Baseball (CCB).

2011: Retired as a Player

In 2011, Donnie Ecker retired as a player.

2013: Coached at Los Altos High School

In 2013, Donnie Ecker coached baseball at Los Altos High School.

2014: Coached at Los Altos High School and Hired by Bakersfield College

In 2014, Donnie Ecker coached baseball at Los Altos High School and was hired as an assistant coach at Bakersfield College.

2014: Coached at California Club Baseball (CCB)

In 2014, Donnie Ecker continued coaching at California Club Baseball (CCB), and helped lead his teams to three COLT World Series titles along with mentoring future major league players Kris Bubic, James Outman and Trevor Larnach.

2015: Hired by the St. Louis Cardinals

In 2015, Donnie Ecker was hired by the St. Louis Cardinals of MLB to work in player development and was the hitting coach for the Class High-A Palm Beach Cardinals.