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Eric Young
Eric Young, Sr. hits balls to players during warmups, Aug 05 2022.jpg
Young with the Braves in 2022
Los Angeles Angels – No. 85
Second baseman / Coach
Born: (1967-05-18) May 18, 1967 (age 57)
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 30, 1992, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
September 19, 2006, for the Texas Rangers
Preceded by Arizona Diamondbacks First Base Coach
2011–2012
Succeeded by