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Life's challenges intensified as Eckersley began grappling with alcohol abuse. The arduous nightlife accompanied by the pressures of being a starting pitcher took a toll on his performance and personal life. It was during a family gathering in 1986 that he hit rock bottom. His daughter filmed him while he was drunk, a moment that prompted Eckersley to confront his substance abuse head-on. After entering rehab, he emerged reborn, ready to navigate life—and baseball—on new terms.