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* [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders|NL stolen base leader]] (2013)
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'''Eric Orlando Young Jr.''' (born May 25, 1985) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[second baseman]] and [[outfielder]] for the [[Los Angeles Angels]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played for the [[Colorado Rockies]], [[Atlanta Braves]], [[New York Mets]] and [[New York Yankees]]. He was the [[National League]] [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders|stolen base]] champion in 2013. He is the son of former professional baseball player [[Eric Young (baseball)|Eric Young]].
==Baseball career==
Young was born in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]], and graduated from [[Piscataway High School]] in [[Piscataway, New Jersey]]. He had a football scholarship to attend [[Villanova University]]. The [[Colorado Rockies]] selected Young in the 30th round of the [[2003 Major League Baseball draft]], and he signed rather than attend college.<ref>http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2013/06/eric_young_jr_returns_to_where_his_baseball_career_began_in_his_mets_home_debut.html</ref> He began his career playing in 2004 for the [[Casper Rockies]] (now the [[Grand Junction Rockies]]), that was an advanced rookie team and that was part of the [[Pioneer League (baseball)|Pioneer League]] that is located in Casper, Wyoming.
In 2006 Young led all minor leaguers in [[stolen base]]s, with 87.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Winston|first1=Lisa|title=Young Jr. ready for Futures Game|url=http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/5781042/|accessdate=February 15, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=July 10, 2009}}</ref> He then won the [[Arizona Fall League]] batting title, finishing with a .430 [[Batting average|average]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Torenli|first1=John|title=Young captures AFL batting title|url=http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/3686967/|accessdate=February 15, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=November 20, 2008}}</ref>
===Colorado Rockies===
Young appeared in the 2009 Futures Game, hitting a three-run home run. The world team won 7 to 5.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nightengale|first1=Bob|title=World a winner on soggy night in Futures game|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/allstar/2009-07-12-futures-game_N.htm|accessdate=February 15, 2015|work=USA Today|date=July 13, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215011547/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/allstar/2009-07-12-futures-game_N.htm|archivedate=February 15, 2015}}</ref>
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 (baseball)|Eric Young Sr.]] was in attendance for his son's debut.
On September 8, 2009, he hit his first career home run in the bottom of the 6th inning against the [[Cincinnati Reds]].
During spring training for the 2010 season he was optioned to the team's Triple-A affiliate, the [[Colorado Springs Sky Sox]].<ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/wsfb/news/index.jsp?action=locate&pid=458913]</ref> On April 25, 2010, Young was recalled to the Rockies from the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. On May 15, 2010 he suffered a stress fracture and was placed on the DL to return 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 from the Sky Sox.
===New York Mets===
He was designated for assignment on June 12, 2013 and traded to the [[New York Mets]] on June 18, 2013 in exchange for [[Collin McHugh]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=DiComo|first1=Anthony|title=Mets acquire Young from Rockies for McHugh|url=http://m.mets.mlb.com/news/article/51073782/|accessdate=February 15, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=June 18, 2013}}</ref>
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.<ref>[http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-pitcher-hudson-injured-severely-in-8-2-win-/nY3Xg/ Braves' Hudson breaks ankle in win against Mets]</ref>
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. He is the Mets' first stolen bases champion since [[José Reyes (shortstop)|José Reyes]] in 2007.
On December 2, 2014, Young was non-tendered by the Mets.
===Atlanta Braves===
Young signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on February 13, 2015. The deal included an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric Young Jr, Braves reach minor league deal|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12322381|accessdate=February 15, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=February 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves ink speedy Young to Minor League deal|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/109206942/braves-ink-speedy-veteran-eric-young-jr-to-minor-league-deal|accessdate=February 15, 2015|date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> On June 5, 2015, the Braves designated Young for assignment.<ref>{{cite news|title=Braves Replace Eric Young Jr.|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/06/sports/baseball/braves-replace-eric-young-jr.html|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=AP|publisher=NY Times|date=6 June 2015}}</ref>
===Second stint with the Mets===
On August 22, 2015, Young was traded back to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves trade Young to Mets for cash|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/144702672|accessdate=August 23, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=August 22, 2015}}</ref> Young was removed from the 40-man roster on November 5, 2015 making him a free agent.<ref>http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/113173/eric-young-jr-becomes-free-agent</ref> Young went with a batting average of .153 with no homeruns, five RBIs and .217 on-base percentage with both the Braves and the Mets in 2015.
===Milwaukee Brewers===
On January 5, 2016, Young signed a minor league contract with the Brewers, with an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brewers sign Eric Young Jr. to minor-league deal, invite to camp|url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/milwaukee-brewers-eric-young-jr-sign-minor-league-deal-invite-to-spring-training-camp-010516|accessdate=January 10, 2016|publisher=Fox Sports|date=January 5, 2016}}</ref> Young was one of nine players competing to be the Brewers center fielder for the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Nine Brewers to compete for center-field job|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/165355808/nine-brewers-competing-for-center-field-job|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=February 24, 2016}}</ref> Center field was one of the last positions the Brewers decided,<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Brewers looking at 7 spots to finalize roster|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/168887568/brewers-looking-to-finalize-2016-roster|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=March 24, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Counsell talks CF, Opening Day in Q&A|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/170202676|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> but Young did not make the Opening Day roster.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=7 Brewers make Opening Day roster for first time|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/170283198/brewers-set-opening-day-roster|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
===New York Yankees===
On August 31, 2016, the Brewers traded Young to the [[New York Yankees]] for cash considerations. The Yankees assigned Young to the [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/MLBRosterMoves/status/771103990310326273]</ref>
===Los Angeles Angels===
On January 24th, 2017, the Angels signed Young Jr. to a minor league deal.
On May 31st, 2017, Young hit a game-winning home run in the eight inning to give the Angels a 2-1 lead against the Braves. This was his first home run since 2014. The Angels went on to win by that score.
==Personal life==
Young is married to Victoria.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Young Jr. has dad to keep him grounded|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/168546582/brewers-eric-young-jr-relies-on-dads-advice|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=March 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Renck|first1=Troy E.|title=Eric Young gives Rockies options on offense and defense|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2013/02/27/eric-young-gives-rockies-options-on-offense-and-defense/|accessdate=July 1, 2016|work=Denver Post|date=February 27, 2013}}</ref>
==See also==
{{Portal|Baseball}}
*[[List of second-generation Major League Baseball players]]
*[[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders]]
==References==
{{reflist|30em}}
==External links==
{{Baseballstats |mlb=458913 |espn=29759 |br=y/younger03 |fangraphs=7158|cube=Eric-Young-1|brm=young-001eri}}
* {{Twitter}}
{{NL stolen base champions}}
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* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2014}})
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* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2015}})
* [[New York Yankees]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels]] ({{mlby|2017}}–present)
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* [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders|NL stolen base leader]] (2013)
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'''Eric Orlando Young Jr.''' (born May 25, 1985) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[second baseman]] and [[outfielder]] for the [[Los Angeles Angels]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played for the [[Colorado Rockies]], [[Atlanta Braves]], [[New York Mets]] and [[New York Yankees]]. He was the [[National League]] [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders|stolen base]] champion in 2013. He is the son of former professional baseball player [[Eric Young (baseball)|Eric Young]].
==Baseball career==
Young was born in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]], and graduated from [[Piscataway High School]] in [[Piscataway, New Jersey]]. He had a football scholarship to attend [[Villanova University]]. The [[Colorado Rockies]] selected Young in the 30th round of the [[2003 Major League Baseball draft]], and he signed rather than attend college.<ref>http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2013/06/eric_young_jr_returns_to_where_his_baseball_career_began_in_his_mets_home_debut.html</ref> He began his career playing in 2004 for the [[Casper Rockies]] (now the [[Grand Junction Rockies]]), that was an advanced rookie team and that was part of the [[Pioneer League (baseball)|Pioneer League]] that is located in Casper, Wyoming.
In 2006 Young led all minor leaguers in [[stolen base]]s, with 87.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Winston|first1=Lisa|title=Young Jr. ready for Futures Game|url=http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/5781042/|accessdate=February 15, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=July 10, 2009}}</ref> He then won the [[Arizona Fall League]] batting title, finishing with a .430 [[Batting average|average]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Torenli|first1=John|title=Young captures AFL batting title|url=http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/3686967/|accessdate=February 15, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=November 20, 2008}}</ref>
===Colorado Rockies===
Young appeared in the 2009 Futures Game, hitting a three-run home run. The world team won 7 to 5.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nightengale|first1=Bob|title=World a winner on soggy night in Futures game|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/allstar/2009-07-12-futures-game_N.htm|accessdate=February 15, 2015|work=USA Today|date=July 13, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215011547/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/allstar/2009-07-12-futures-game_N.htm|archivedate=February 15, 2015}}</ref>
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 (baseball)|Eric Young Sr.]] was in attendance for his son's debut.
On September 8, 2009, he hit his first career home run in the bottom of the 6th inning against the [[Cincinnati Reds]].
During spring training for the 2010 season he was optioned to the team's Triple-A affiliate, the [[Colorado Springs Sky Sox]].<ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/wsfb/news/index.jsp?action=locate&pid=458913]</ref> On April 25, 2010, Young was recalled to the Rockies from the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. On May 15, 2010 he suffered a stress fracture and was placed on the DL to return 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 from the Sky Sox.
===New York Mets===
He was designated for assignment on June 12, 2013 and traded to the [[New York Mets]] on June 18, 2013 in exchange for [[Collin McHugh]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=DiComo|first1=Anthony|title=Mets acquire Young from Rockies for McHugh|url=http://m.mets.mlb.com/news/article/51073782/|accessdate=February 15, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=June 18, 2013}}</ref>
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.<ref>[http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-pitcher-hudson-injured-severely-in-8-2-win-/nY3Xg/ Braves' Hudson breaks ankle in win against Mets]</ref>
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. He is the Mets' first stolen bases champion since [[José Reyes (shortstop)|José Reyes]] in 2007.
On December 2, 2014, Young was non-tendered by the Mets.
===Atlanta Braves===
Young signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on February 13, 2015. The deal included an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric Young Jr, Braves reach minor league deal|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12322381|accessdate=February 15, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=February 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves ink speedy Young to Minor League deal|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/109206942/braves-ink-speedy-veteran-eric-young-jr-to-minor-league-deal|accessdate=February 15, 2015|date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> On June 5, 2015, the Braves designated Young for assignment.<ref>{{cite news|title=Braves Replace Eric Young Jr.|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/06/sports/baseball/braves-replace-eric-young-jr.html|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=AP|publisher=NY Times|date=6 June 2015}}</ref>
===Second stint with the Mets===
On August 22, 2015, Young was traded back to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves trade Young to Mets for cash|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/144702672|accessdate=August 23, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=August 22, 2015}}</ref> Young was removed from the 40-man roster on November 5, 2015 making him a free agent.<ref>http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/113173/eric-young-jr-becomes-free-agent</ref> Young went with a batting average of .153 with no homeruns, five RBIs and .217 on-base percentage with both the Braves and the Mets in 2015.
===Milwaukee Brewers===
On January 5, 2016, Young signed a minor league contract with the Brewers, with an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brewers sign Eric Young Jr. to minor-league deal, invite to camp|url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/milwaukee-brewers-eric-young-jr-sign-minor-league-deal-invite-to-spring-training-camp-010516|accessdate=January 10, 2016|publisher=Fox Sports|date=January 5, 2016}}</ref> Young was one of nine players competing to be the Brewers center fielder for the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Nine Brewers to compete for center-field job|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/165355808/nine-brewers-competing-for-center-field-job|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=February 24, 2016}}</ref> Center field was one of the last positions the Brewers decided,<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Brewers looking at 7 spots to finalize roster|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/168887568/brewers-looking-to-finalize-2016-roster|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=March 24, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Counsell talks CF, Opening Day in Q&A|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/170202676|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> but Young did not make the Opening Day roster.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=7 Brewers make Opening Day roster for first time|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/170283198/brewers-set-opening-day-roster|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
===New York Yankees===
On August 31, 2016, the Brewers traded Young to the [[New York Yankees]] for cash considerations. The Yankees assigned Young to the [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/MLBRosterMoves/status/771103990310326273]</ref>
===Los Angeles Angels===
On January 24th, 2017, the Angels signed Young Jr. to a minor league deal.
On May 31st, 2017, Young hit a game-winning solo home run in the eight inning to give the Angels a 2-1 lead against the Braves. This was his first home run since 2014. The Angels went on to win by that score.
==Personal life==
Young is married to Victoria.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Young Jr. has dad to keep him grounded|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/168546582/brewers-eric-young-jr-relies-on-dads-advice|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=March 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Renck|first1=Troy E.|title=Eric Young gives Rockies options on offense and defense|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2013/02/27/eric-young-gives-rockies-options-on-offense-and-defense/|accessdate=July 1, 2016|work=Denver Post|date=February 27, 2013}}</ref>
==See also==
{{Portal|Baseball}}
*[[List of second-generation Major League Baseball players]]
*[[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders]]
==References==
{{reflist|30em}}
==External links==
{{Baseballstats |mlb=458913 |espn=29759 |br=y/younger03 |fangraphs=7158|cube=Eric-Young-1|brm=young-001eri}}
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{{NL stolen base champions}}
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-On May 31st, 2017, Young hit a game-winning home run in the eight inning to give the Angels a 2-1 lead against the Braves. This was his first home run since 2014. The Angels went on to win by that score.
+On May 31st, 2017, Young hit a game-winning solo home run in the eight inning to give the Angels a 2-1 lead against the Braves. This was his first home run since 2014. The Angels went on to win by that score.
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|name=Eric Young Jr.
|image=DSC 0724 Eric Young, Jr..jpg
|image_size=240
|caption=Young with the New York Mets in 2013
|position=[[Left fielder]] / [[Second baseman]]
|team=Los Angeles Angels
|number=8
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1985|5|25}}
|birth_place=[[Piscataway, New Jersey]]
|bats=Switch
|throws=Right
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate=August 25
|debutyear=2009
|debutteam=Colorado Rockies
|statyear=2016 season
|statleague = MLB
|stat1label=[[Batting average]]
|stat1value=.246
|stat2label=[[Home run]]s
|stat2value=8
|stat3label=[[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
|stat3value=88
|stat4label=[[Stolen base]]s
|stat4value=145
|teams=
* [[Colorado Rockies]] ({{mlby|2009}}–{{mlby|2013}})
* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2014}})
* [[Atlanta Braves]] ({{mlby|2015}})
* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2015}})
* [[New York Yankees]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels]] ({{mlby|2017}}–present)
|highlights=
* [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders|NL stolen base leader]] (2013)
}}
'''Eric Orlando Young Jr.''' (born May 25, 1985) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[second baseman]] and [[outfielder]] for the [[Los Angeles Angels]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played for the [[Colorado Rockies]], [[Atlanta Braves]], [[New York Mets]] and [[New York Yankees]]. He was the [[National League]] [[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders|stolen base]] champion in 2013. He is the son of former professional baseball player [[Eric Young (baseball)|Eric Young]].
==Baseball career==
Young was born in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]], and graduated from [[Piscataway High School]] in [[Piscataway, New Jersey]]. He had a football scholarship to attend [[Villanova University]]. The [[Colorado Rockies]] selected Young in the 30th round of the [[2003 Major League Baseball draft]], and he signed rather than attend college.<ref>http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2013/06/eric_young_jr_returns_to_where_his_baseball_career_began_in_his_mets_home_debut.html</ref> He began his career playing in 2004 for the [[Casper Rockies]] (now the [[Grand Junction Rockies]]), that was an advanced rookie team and that was part of the [[Pioneer League (baseball)|Pioneer League]] that is located in Casper, Wyoming.
In 2006 Young led all minor leaguers in [[stolen base]]s, with 87.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Winston|first1=Lisa|title=Young Jr. ready for Futures Game|url=http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/5781042/|accessdate=February 15, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=July 10, 2009}}</ref> He then won the [[Arizona Fall League]] batting title, finishing with a .430 [[Batting average|average]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Torenli|first1=John|title=Young captures AFL batting title|url=http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/3686967/|accessdate=February 15, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=November 20, 2008}}</ref>
===Colorado Rockies===
Young appeared in the 2009 Futures Game, hitting a three-run home run. The world team won 7 to 5.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Nightengale|first1=Bob|title=World a winner on soggy night in Futures game|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/allstar/2009-07-12-futures-game_N.htm|accessdate=February 15, 2015|work=USA Today|date=July 13, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215011547/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/allstar/2009-07-12-futures-game_N.htm|archivedate=February 15, 2015}}</ref>
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 (baseball)|Eric Young Sr.]] was in attendance for his son's debut.
On September 8, 2009, he hit his first career home run in the bottom of the 6th inning against the [[Cincinnati Reds]].
During spring training for the 2010 season he was optioned to the team's Triple-A affiliate, the [[Colorado Springs Sky Sox]].<ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/wsfb/news/index.jsp?action=locate&pid=458913]</ref> On April 25, 2010, Young was recalled to the Rockies from the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. On May 15, 2010 he suffered a stress fracture and was placed on the DL to return 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 from the Sky Sox.
===New York Mets===
He was designated for assignment on June 12, 2013 and traded to the [[New York Mets]] on June 18, 2013 in exchange for [[Collin McHugh]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=DiComo|first1=Anthony|title=Mets acquire Young from Rockies for McHugh|url=http://m.mets.mlb.com/news/article/51073782/|accessdate=February 15, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=June 18, 2013}}</ref>
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.<ref>[http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-pitcher-hudson-injured-severely-in-8-2-win-/nY3Xg/ Braves' Hudson breaks ankle in win against Mets]</ref>
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. He is the Mets' first stolen bases champion since [[José Reyes (shortstop)|José Reyes]] in 2007.
On December 2, 2014, Young was non-tendered by the Mets.
===Atlanta Braves===
Young signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on February 13, 2015. The deal included an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric Young Jr, Braves reach minor league deal|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12322381|accessdate=February 15, 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=February 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves ink speedy Young to Minor League deal|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/109206942/braves-ink-speedy-veteran-eric-young-jr-to-minor-league-deal|accessdate=February 15, 2015|date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> On June 5, 2015, the Braves designated Young for assignment.<ref>{{cite news|title=Braves Replace Eric Young Jr.|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/06/sports/baseball/braves-replace-eric-young-jr.html|accessdate=8 June 2015|work=AP|publisher=NY Times|date=6 June 2015}}</ref>
===Second stint with the Mets===
On August 22, 2015, Young was traded back to the Mets in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves trade Young to Mets for cash|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/144702672|accessdate=August 23, 2015|publisher=MLB.com|date=August 22, 2015}}</ref> Young was removed from the 40-man roster on November 5, 2015 making him a free agent.<ref>http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/113173/eric-young-jr-becomes-free-agent</ref> Young went with a batting average of .153 with no homeruns, five RBIs and .217 on-base percentage with both the Braves and the Mets in 2015.
===Milwaukee Brewers===
On January 5, 2016, Young signed a minor league contract with the Brewers, with an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brewers sign Eric Young Jr. to minor-league deal, invite to camp|url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/milwaukee-brewers-eric-young-jr-sign-minor-league-deal-invite-to-spring-training-camp-010516|accessdate=January 10, 2016|publisher=Fox Sports|date=January 5, 2016}}</ref> Young was one of nine players competing to be the Brewers center fielder for the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Nine Brewers to compete for center-field job|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/165355808/nine-brewers-competing-for-center-field-job|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=February 24, 2016}}</ref> Center field was one of the last positions the Brewers decided,<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Brewers looking at 7 spots to finalize roster|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/168887568/brewers-looking-to-finalize-2016-roster|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=March 24, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Counsell talks CF, Opening Day in Q&A|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/170202676|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> but Young did not make the Opening Day roster.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=7 Brewers make Opening Day roster for first time|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/170283198/brewers-set-opening-day-roster|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
===New York Yankees===
On August 31, 2016, the Brewers traded Young to the [[New York Yankees]] for cash considerations. The Yankees assigned Young to the [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/MLBRosterMoves/status/771103990310326273]</ref>
===Los Angeles Angels===
On January 24th, 2017, the Angels signed Young Jr. to a minor league deal.
On May 31st, 2017, Young hit a game-winning solo home run in the eight inning to give the Angels a 2-1 lead against the Braves. This was his first home run since 2014. The Angels went on to win by that score.
==Personal life==
Young is married to Victoria.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McCalvy|first1=Adam|title=Young Jr. has dad to keep him grounded|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/168546582/brewers-eric-young-jr-relies-on-dads-advice|accessdate=July 1, 2016|publisher=MLB.com|date=March 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Renck|first1=Troy E.|title=Eric Young gives Rockies options on offense and defense|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2013/02/27/eric-young-gives-rockies-options-on-offense-and-defense/|accessdate=July 1, 2016|work=Denver Post|date=February 27, 2013}}</ref>
==See also==
{{Portal|Baseball}}
*[[List of second-generation Major League Baseball players]]
*[[List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders]]
==References==
{{reflist|30em}}
==External links==
{{Baseballstats |mlb=458913 |espn=29759 |br=y/younger03 |fangraphs=7158|cube=Eric-Young-1|brm=young-001eri}}
* {{Twitter}}
{{NL stolen base champions}}
{{Los Angeles Angels roster navbox}}
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