Sacreligion.

Tonight Jay Leno had David Eckstein on his show, the shortstop of the St. Louis Cardinals who helped the team win the World Series.

During the interview, Jay questioned Eckstein about a small blemish on his record.

With Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur coming up in the next three weeks, the issue of religion vs. obligation -- whether to play or not to play -- will surface for baseball players committed to the Jewish faith. Shawn Green, David Eckstein and others will begin fielding questions about their playing status on the two holidays.

Apparently last season a Long Beach newspaper criticized Eckstein for playing baseball on Yom Kippur.

The punch line?

Eckstein isn't Jewish.

You would think someone would be checking his facts.

From Undercover Shortstop and Jay Leno.