New Hampshire man sentenced for abandoning baby after MLB legend's daughter gave birth in woods

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A New Hampshire man was sentenced on Monday to at least six months in jail for endangering the life of a newborn baby after the daughter of Baseball Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley gave birth in the woods last year in subfreezing temperatures.

George Theberge pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor child endangerment charge after he reached a deal with prosecutors. He received an additional six months behind bars for a probation violation stemming from his arrest in January and a drug charge.

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This booking photo provided by the Manchester Police Department shows George Theberge. (Manchester Police Department via AP, File)

Theberge was identified as the boyfriend of 26-year-old Alexandra Eckersley, according to a police affidavit. The woman is accused of abandoning her son without heat or proper clothing. She was accused of misleading police after giving birth in a tent. She pleaded not guilty to assault, reckless conduct and other charges. Her trial begins next year.

Her lawyer said her client did not know she was pregnant, gave birth alone, called 911 and led police to the baby. The lawyer said Eckersley suffered medical complications. The lawyer said Eckersley has finished rehabilitation programs, is sober and sees her son on regular visits.

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Alexandra Eckersley, the 26-year-old adopted daughter of MLB Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, during mugshot. (Manchester (NH) Police Department)

The Eckersley family said they had no knowledge their daughter was pregnant at the time. They said she’s suffered