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2009 Baseball Roster


Eddie Young
#24 Eddie Young

Position: INF
Height: 5-10
Weight: 185
Bats/Throws: L/R
Class: Freshman
Hometown: El Cajon, CA
High School: Christian HS


2009

High School
Was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 33rd round of the 2008 Draft . . . Four-year letter winner in baseball at Christian High School under Coach Mitchell ... Helped the Patriots win the 2007 Central League Championships ... Team finished runner-up in the 2008 CIF ... Named All-League and All-CIF as a sophomore ... Named Central League Player of the Year and All-League, All-CIF, and All-State as a junior ... Named All-Leage, All-CIF, All-State, and Div. 4 Player of the Year as a senior ... Was All-Academic in 2007 and 2008 ...

Personal Edward Jay Young, Jr. is the son of Ed and Ghayda Young ... Has yet to declare a major ... Comes from an athletic family: Uncle, Mark Young, played baseball at UCR and for the BlueJays; Uncles Donnie Young and Ronnie Young played baseball for the Cleveland Indians ... Roots for the New York Yankees and considers Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter his favorite athletes ... Enjoys eating seafood ... Lists the Bible as his favorite book ... Watches ESPN and Cribs and cites "300" and "American Gangster" as his favorite movies ... Hobbies include playing sports and hanging out with friends ... Considers his dad to be the biggest influence because he always encouraged him to do his best and his love for the game rubbed off on him ... Career goal is to play in the Major Leagues ...

Eddie Young Career Offensive/Fielding Statistics
Year Avg GP GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG BB HBP SO GDP OBP SF SH SB SBA OPS PO A E FldPct
2009 .250 12 5 24 4 6 1 0 1 5 10 .417 1 0 5 0 .280 0 0 0 0 .697 10 15 1 .962
Totals .250 12 5 24 4 6 1 0 1 5 10 .417 1 0 5 0 .280 0 0 0 0 .697 10 15 1 .962


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