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Eric Young Jr.
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Young with the New York Mets in 2013
Seattle Mariners
Outfielder / Coach
Born: (1985-05-25) May 25, 1985 (age 39)
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 25, 2009, for the Colorado Rockies
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2018, for the Los Angeles Angels