ESPN Analyst, Ex-Player Eric Young Reportedly Joining Diamondbacks

by FanHouse Staff

Filed under: Diamondbacks, MLB Rumors, MLB Transactions

ESPN television analyst Eric Young is set to join the Diamondbacks coaching staff, according to ESPN.com.

Young, who spent 15 seasons in the major leagues as a utilityman and recorded 465 career stolen bases, worked as a roving minor-league instructor for the Astros this past season in addition to his duties on "Baseball Tonight."

Per the report, he'll serve as a first-base coach for Arizona under Kirk Gibson, who was recently promoted from interim to full-time manager.

 

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