He joined the Chicago White Sox in 2007 and signed a contract for $750,000. Erstad finished his playing career with the Houston Astros from 2008 to 2009. During his career he was a two time MLB All-Star in 1998 and 2000. He won a World Series Championship with the Angels in 2002. Erstad also won three Gold Glove Awards and a Silver Slugger Award. He became a volunteer coach for the Nebraska baseball team in 2010. He then became the team’s hitting coach before becoming their head baseball coach.