Eric Young

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eric Young
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	May 18, 1967(1967-05-18)
Age	57
Birthplace	New Jersey
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Taurus

Eric Young Biography

Eric Young is one of the most popular and richest Celebrity who was born on May 18, 1967 in New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. Retired MLB second baseman who represented the Colorado Rockies in the 1996 All-Star game.

He became a first base coach on Kirk Gibson‘s Arizona Diamondbacks staff.

Young began his MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1992, but soon became one of the original Colorado Rockies in 1993. He hit a home run in the Rockies’ first-ever home at bat on April 9, 1993, as part of an 11-4 home win over the Montreal Expos. He helped Colorado to its first postseason series appearance in 1995, which they lost to the Atlanta Braves, three games to one. His best seasons came with the Rockies, where he was an All-Star and a Silver Slugger Award winner in 1996 at second base. In 1996, he hit .324, with 8 home runs, 74 RBI and 53 stolen bases.

During the 1990s, Young was one of the top base stealers in the major leagues. He is the Rockies career leader in stolen bases and is in the top 10 in many other offensive categories. On June 30, 1996, he managed to steal second base, third base, and home plate in one inning in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1997, fan favorite Young was traded back to Los Angeles for pitcher Pedro Astacio. While in Los Angeles during 1998–1999, Young continued his consistency by stealing bases and hitting for solid averages.

His son Eric Young Jr. also became a Major League Baseball player.

Eric Young Net Worth

Eric Young is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Young 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played both baseball and football at Rutgers University.

He won the Silver Slugger Award as the best offensive second baseman in 1996.

Eric Orlando Young Sr. (born May 18, 1967) is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman and left fielder. He played college baseball and college football for Rutgers University.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Eric Young height 5′ 11″ Eric weight 232 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Eric Young Dating?

According to our records, Eric Young is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Eric Young’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Celebrity. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Young celebrates birthday on May 18 of every year.

Is Eric Young married to ODB?

After the match, ODB accepted Young’s marriage proposal. Young and ODB made their first title defense two weeks later, when they defeated Mexican America (Rosita and Sarita). Young’s and ODB’s wedding ceremony took place on the April 12 Impact Wrestling.

What is Eric Young Jr doing now?

Eric Orlando Young Jr. (born May 25, 1985) is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder and current first base coach for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Does Eric Young still wrestle?

Eric Young is currently enjoying life as a member of the Impact Wrestling roster. His history with WWE means that he’s always going to be linked with the promotion and recently he was asked about making a return to the promotion.

How old is Eric Young?

42 years (December 15, 1979)

What happened to OBD?

He died on November 13, 2004, of an accidental drug overdose , two days before his 36th birthday.