Erstad was one of the most vital pieces of the LA Angels 2002 team. His relentless effort and willingness to do anything for the team gave hope no matter what the score was. Diving, sliding, and sprinting all over the field, Erstad played the game how it should be played. It was so fitting to see him catch the final out.
Erstad has stuck with what he is good at. He has been coaching at his alma mater the University of Nebraska since 2011 (head coach since 2012). He was an All-American outfielder at Nebraska, but also was the punter for their football team, winning a national championship with the 1994 team.