Epping hit .265 with 71 hits in 268 at bats for the Eugene Emeralds over 68 games. He had 16 doubles, three homers and a team leading 53 runs scored. He drew 34 walks and whiffed 66 times, adding 17 stolen bases in 22 attempts.

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Michael Epping was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 13th round of the 2006 MLB Draft, 393rd overall.

Epping became the New Orleans' first player to hit .400 since 1987 and added a team-leading 58 RBIs in 2006. He also stole a team-high 42 bases in 49 attempts, as the Privateers won 10 more games in 2006 than in 2005.