Eric Anthony Fornataro (born January 2, 1988) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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Career

St. Louis Cardinals

The

selected Fornataro in the sixth round, with the 185th overall selection, in the

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from

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. Fornataro was added to the Cardinals' 40 man roster after the 2012 season. He made his major league debut on April 21, 2014.

Washington Nationals

Fornataro was claimed off waivers by the

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on November 3, 2014. The Nationals designated him for assignment in February 2015.

Baltimore Orioles

On April 8, 2016, Fornataro signed a minor league deal with the

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. He was released on April 19, 2016.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On July 24, 2017, Fornataro was traded to the

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of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. On November 1, 2017, he became a free agent.

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