Trivia

Led the Diamondbacks to the World Series title in 2001, and was named MVP of the National League Championship Series.

Known as a post season menace. In 1997 Counsell was involved in the final play of all 3 playoff series. He recorded the last out in the field in the division series with a routine ground ball hit to him against the Giants. in the NLCS against Atlanta, he recived the throw from shortstop Edgar Renteria to record the final out in Game 6 to end that series. IN the 1997 World Series, he had the game tying sacrifice fly in the 9th inning in Game 7 to send it into extra innings against Cleveland. He scored the series winning run in the 11th off a Renteria single.

Played collegiately at Notre Dame.

Infielder with the Colorado Rockies (1995 & 1997[start]), Florida Marlins (1997[end]-1999[start]), Los Angeles Dodgers (1999[end]), Arizona Diamondbacks (2000-2003 & 2005-2006), and Milwaukee Brewers (2004, 2007-present).

Scored the winning run in the 1997 World Series.

Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 11th round of the 1992 amateur draft.

Son, Brady Michael (b. 3 May 2003)

Made major league debut on 17 September 1995 (first of 3 games played that season).

Reached a 1 year, $1 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. (January 2009)

(December) Agreed to a $3.1 million, two-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. (2004)

(December 1) Counsell, 2nd baseman Junior Spivey, 1st baseman Lyle Overbay, C Chad Moeller, P Chris Capuano, and P Jorge de la Rosa are acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers for 1st baseman Richie Sexson, P Shane Nance and a player to be named. (2003)