Eric Junge

Eric Junge
Eric Junge
	Pitcher
	Born: January 5, 1977 (age 47); Rye, New York
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
Professional debut
	MLB: September 11, 2002, for the Philadelphia Phillies
	NPB: April 15, 2008, for the Orix Buffaloes
	KBO: July 16, 2009, for the Hanwha Eagles
	CPBL: May 9, 2010, for the Sinon Bulls
Last appearance
	MLB: May 11, 2003, for the Philadelphia Phillies
	NPB: May 17, 2008, for the Orix Buffaloes
	KBO: September 20, 2009, for the Hanwha Eagles
	CPBL: May 22, 2010, for the Sinon Bulls
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	2–0
Earned run average	2.21
Strikeouts	16
NPB statistics
Win–loss record	0–1
Earned run average	6.97
Strikeouts	14
KBO statistics
Win–loss record	1–7
Earned run average	7.04
Strikeouts	56
CPBL statistics
Win–loss record	0–2
Earned run average	9.35
Strikeouts	5
Teams
	Philadelphia Phillies (2002–2003); Orix Buffaloes (2008); Hanwha Eagles (2009); Sinon Bulls (2010);

Eric DeBari Junge (born January 5, 1977) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current coach with the San Diego Padres.^[1]^[2] He played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, and professionally in Japan (NPB), Korea (KBO), Venezuela Winter League (LVBP), Taiwan (CPBL) and MiLB for several organizations, accumulating 14 years/18 seasons of professional playing experience. Since retiring from play in January 2013, he has spent the subsequent 11 years in various roles with the San Diego Padres, including Advance Scout, Minor League Pitching Coordinator, Triple A Pitching Coach/Interim Manager, A Ball Manager and liaison to Player Development/Major League Rehab.

Playing career

Junge graduated from Rye High School in Rye, New York and attended Bucknell University, graduating with a degree in business administration.^[3] Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th round of the 1999 amateur draft he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2001. Appearing in 10 games for the Phillies in 2002/2003, he made his Major League debut on September 11, 2002.^[2] (See article) )His first win occurred September 14, against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium.^[4] His other career win came less than a week later against the Atlanta Braves, coming in a relief appearance lasting 4.2 innings. The losing pitcher that day was Tom Glavine.^[5] Junge owns a career record in the Major Leagues of 2-0, posting a 2.21 E.R.A.^[2] He has played in the minor league systems of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,^[6] Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies, retiring with 100 career wins and 1700+ innings pitched in MiLB.

As a member of the Navegantes de Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League 2009-2013, Junge enjoyed particular on-field success. Helping guide his club to a league championship during the winter of 2012-2013, his individual accolades include winning the league E.R.A. title 2011-2012, posting a 1.59 mark with 56.2 IP.

Coaching career

In January 2013, Junge retired as an active player and was hired as Advance Major League scout in the San Diego Padres front office and remained in that role for two seasons.^[7] Junge spent 2015-2017 as a Pitching Instructor and 2018-2020 as Pitching Coordinator in San Diego's Player Development department. 2021 he was named Triple A Pitching Coach and eventually interim manager midway through the season. In 2022, as manager of the Lake Elsinore Storm, A Ball affiliate of the Padres,^[8] Junge was named California League Manager of the Year as he led the Storm to a league championship, with a regular season record of 77-55 and a perfect 4-0 in the playoffs. Currently he works with various Major League & Minor League rehabbing players in an instructional capacity for the Padres, based out of San Diego.

References

^ "Eric Junge". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Eric Junge". Major League Baseball. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
^ Tom Friend (September 8, 2011). "When September comes". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
^ Carchidi, Sam (September 15, 2002). "Junge had friends with him for 1st win". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 15, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
^ "Phillies win 4th in a row". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. September 25, 2002. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
^ "20 questions with Portland's Eric Junge". MiLB.com. May 12, 2006. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
^ "Padres announce Minor League roving coordinators". Fox Sports San Diego. February 4, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
^ "Padres announce minor league coaching staffs, player development coordinators". sdnews.com. January 12, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.

External links

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
Career statistics and player information from Korea Baseball Organization

[stats-1] "Eric Junge". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved May 17, 2011.

[MLB-2] "Eric Junge". Major League Baseball. Retrieved May 17, 2011.

[3] Tom Friend (September 8, 2011). "When September comes". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 24, 2019.

[4] Carchidi, Sam (September 15, 2002). "Junge had friends with him for 1st win". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 15, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2011.

[5] "Phillies win 4th in a row". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. September 25, 2002. Retrieved May 17, 2011.

[6] "20 questions with Portland's Eric Junge". MiLB.com. May 12, 2006. Retrieved October 23, 2019.

[7] "Padres announce Minor League roving coordinators". Fox Sports San Diego. February 4, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2019.

[8] "Padres announce minor league coaching staffs, player development coordinators". sdnews.com. January 12, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.

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