Eric Young, baseball player, 2009-2018

Eric Young

Born: 5/25/1985 in New Brunswick, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-08-25 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Eric Orlando Young

Biography

Eric Young, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2009 until his retirement in 2018. Primarily playing as a position player, Young appeared in 651 games over the course of his career. He was known for his speed and agility on the base paths, finishing with an impressive total of 162 stolen bases. His ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses made him a valuable asset to his teams, contributing not only with his legs but also at the plate. Throughout his career, Young compiled 422 hits, with a batting average of .245, and recorded 13 home runs and 112 RBIs. His playing style reflected the evolving dynamics of the game during his era, as teams increasingly valued speed and versatility in their lineups. Young's contributions to the game were significant, as he exemplified the role of a contact hitter with the ability to steal bases, representing a shift away from traditional power-focused play. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, showcased the importance of strategic gameplay in the modern era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
651 1725 275 422 67 22 13 112 162 147 350 0.245 0.312 0.332 0.643 -2848.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 NLDS2 COL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 54 46 67 121 7 30
OF 393 342 701 20 10 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 54
Left Field 274
Center Field 101
Right Field 38
Designated Hitter 12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 ATL NL $1,000,000
2014 NYN NL $1,850,000
2013 COL NL $492,000
2012 COL NL $481,000
Total Career Earnings $3,823,000