Eric Young Jr.
| Eric Young, Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Young with the New York Mets | |
| Free Agent | |
| Outfielder / Second baseman | |
| Born: May 25, 1985 Piscataway, New Jersey | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| August 25, 2009, for the Colorado Rockies | |
| Career statistics (through June 3, 2015) | |
| Batting average | .248 |
| Home runs | 8 |
| Runs batted in | 88 |
| Stolen bases | 141 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Eric Orlando Young, Jr. (born May 25, 1985) is an American professional baseball second baseman and outfielder who is currently a Free agent. He is the son of former professional baseball player Eric Young. He was the National League stolen bases champion in 2013. He previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets.
Baseball career
Young was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey and began his career playing in 2004 for the Casper Rockies (now the Grand Junction Rockies), that was an advanced rookie team and that was part of the Pioneer Baseball League that is located in Casper, Wyoming.
In 2006 Young led all minor leaguers in stolen bases, with 87.[1] He then won the Arizona Fall League batting title, finishing with a .430 average.[2]
Colorado Rockies
Young appeared in the 2009 Futures Game, hitting a three-run home run. The world team won 7 to 5.[3]
Young made his major league debut on August 25, 2009 for the Colorado Rockies playing Center Field. He had his first career hit in this game during the 5th inning and ended the game 1-4. Eric Young, Sr. was in attendance for his son's debut.
On September 8, 2009, he hit his first career home run in the bottom of the 6th inning against the Cincinnati Reds.
During spring training for the 2010 season he was optioned to the team's Triple-A affiliate, the Sky Sox.[4] On April 25, 2010, Young was recalled to the Rockies from the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. On May 15, 2010 he suffered a stress fracture and was placed on the DL to return to Coors Field on August 14, 2010. On May 27, 2011 he was called back up to the Rockies with an above 300 batting average from the Sky Sox.
New York Mets
He was designated for assignment on June 12, 2013 and traded to the New York Mets on June 18, 2013 in exchange for Collin McHugh.[5]
On August 2, 2013, Young hit the first walk-off hit of his career, a two-run home run, in the 11th inning against the Kansas City Royals.
On September 29, 2013, in the final game of the season, Young stole his 45th and 46th bases against the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming the National League stolen base leader. He is the Mets' first stolen bases champion since José Reyes in 2007.
On December 2, 2014, Young was non-tendered by the Mets.
Atlanta Braves
Young signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on February 13, 2015. The deal included an invitation to spring training.[6][7] He was designated for assignment on June 5, 2015.[8]
See also
- List of second-generation Major League Baseball players
- List of Major League Baseball stolen base champions
References
- ^ Winston, Lisa (July 10, 2009). "Young Jr. ready for Futures Game". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ Torenli, John (November 20, 2008). "Young captures AFL batting title". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ Nightengale, Bob (July 13, 2009). "World a winner on soggy night in Futures game". USA Today. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ [1]
- ^ DiComo, Anthony (June 18, 2013). "Mets acquire Young from Rockies for McHugh". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ "Eric Young Jr, Braves reach minor league deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (February 13, 2015). "Braves ink speedy Young to Minor League deal". Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ "Braves Replace Eric Young Jr". AP. NY Times. 6 June 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Eric Young, Jr on Twitter
- 1985 births
- Living people
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- All-Star Futures Game players
- Asheville Tourists players
- Atlanta Braves players
- Baseball players from New Jersey
- Binghamton Mets players
- Bravos de Margarita players
- Casper Rockies players
- Chandler–Gilbert Coyotes baseball players
- Colorado Rockies players
- Colorado Springs Sky Sox players
- Leones del Escogido players
- Major League Baseball left fielders
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- People from Manhattan
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