Age, Biography and Wiki
Eric Young Jr. was born on 25 May, 1985 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1985). Discover Eric Young Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?
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| Age |
38 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
25 May, 1985 |
| Birthday |
25 May |
| Birthplace |
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 38 years old group.
Eric Young Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 38 years old, Eric Young Jr. height is 1.78 m .
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1.78 m |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Eric Young Jr.'s Wife?
His wife is Victoria Young
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Victoria Young |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
Eric Young Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eric Young Jr. worth at the age of 38 years old? Eric Young Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Eric Young Jr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Eric Young Jr. Social Network
Timeline
Eric Orlando Young Jr. (born May 25, 1985) is an American professional baseball former outfielder and coach.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Angels.
The Colorado Rockies selected Young in the 30th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft, and he signed rather than attend college.
Young began his career playing in 2004 for the Casper Rockies (now the Grand Junction Rockies), that was an advanced rookie team located in Casper, Wyoming and was part of the Pioneer League.
In 2006, Young led all minor leaguers in stolen bases with 87.
He then won the Arizona Fall League batting title, finishing with a .430 average.
He is the Mets' first stolen bases champion since José Reyes in 2007.
Young appeared in the 2009 Futures Game, hitting a three-run home run.
The world team won 7 to 5.
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, Young Jr. hit his first career home run in the bottom of the 6th inning against the Cincinnati Reds.
During spring training for the 2010 season, Young was optioned to the team's Triple-A affiliate, the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
On April 25, 2010, Young was recalled to the Rockies from Colorado Springs.
On May 15, 2010, he suffered a stress fracture and was placed on the DL. He would return from the DL 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 with the Sky Sox.
He was the National League stolen base leader in 2013.
Young was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey and graduated from Piscataway Township High School in Piscataway, New Jersey.
He had a football scholarship to attend Villanova University.
Young was designated for assignment on June 12, 2013, and traded to the New York Mets on June 18, 2013, in exchange for Collin McHugh.
On July 24, 2013, Young was involved in a season-ending accident with Tim Hudson.
Hudson was covering the first base bag, and Young attempted to beat the groundout.
When Young stepped late on the bag, his cleat dug hard into Hudson's ankle full stride, unnaturally rolling it.
This incident broke Hudson's ankle and ultimately ended Hudson's last season with the Braves.
Young expressed extreme concern for Hudson after the play ended.
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.
On December 2, 2014, Young was non-tendered by the Mets.
Young signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on February 13, 2015.
The deal included an invitation to spring training.
On June 5, 2015, the Braves designated Young for assignment.
With Atlanta, he batted .169/.229/.273.
On August 22, 2015, Young was traded back to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations.
He was removed from the 40-man roster on November 5, 2015, making him a free agent.
Young had a batting average of .153 with no home runs, five RBIs and .217 on-base percentage with both the Braves and the Mets in 2015.
On January 5, 2016, Young signed a minor league contract with the Brewers, with an invitation to spring training.
He was one of nine players competing to be the Brewers center fielder for the 2016 season.
Center field was one of the last positions the Brewers decided, but Young did not make the Opening Day roster.
On August 31, 2016, the Brewers traded Young to the New York Yankees for cash considerations.
