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Eric Young Jr. | Outfielder

Team: Colorado Rockies
Age / DOB:  (27) / 5/25/1985
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 180
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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Eric Young Jr. doubled and homered Tuesday as the Rockies beat the Cubs.
The home run, Young's first, drove in two runs and he also scored twice on the night. The outfielder has been seeing everyday at-bats with Michael Cuddyer on the disabled list, and manager Walt Weiss has used him primarily as the team's leadoff hitter. He won't be a source of much power, but he's got speed to burn and the Rockies can mash behind him. There are worse options for stolen bases. May 15 - 12:04 AM

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Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young Jr. went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a steal as the Rockies beat the Mets 8-4 in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Young got the start in center with Dexter Fowler hobbled and made the most of it. The speedster had been 0-for-2 stealing bases this year before swiping third today. And one can't blame John Buck for that one; the Mets infield was shifted over with Carlos Gonzalez up and David Wright didn't even try to cover third base on the play.
Apr 16 - 8:27 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Rockies manager Walt Weiss announced Friday that he envisions Eric Young Jr. as a super-utility player for the Rockies in 2013.

Weiss has publicly stated that he wants his team to be more versatile and more aggressive on the bases, and Young certainly fits both of those molds. He'll likely see time at second base, third base and in the outfield, and should accumulate enough at-bats to swipe at least 20 bases, making him relevant in most deep mixed leagues.
Source: Rockies.MLB.com
Feb 15 - 8:02 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young Jr. (oblique) has resumed some baseball activities, but he will not be healthy enough to return before the end of the season.

Young will skip winter ball this offseason, as well. His oblique strain came at a bad time, as he had been playing every day and was doing quite well. The 27-year-old will be back with the Rockies in 2013, most likely as a bench player.
Source: Denver Post
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 07:26:00 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young Jr. (oblique) hopes to be activated during the Rockies’ next homestand.

The Rox have a short three-game homestand from September 10-12 against the Giants. Young, who has been sidelined since mid-August, was playing well before his injury and is worth stashing in deeper leagues if he hit the waiver wire.
Source: Denver Post
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 08:09:00 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Rockies placed OF Eric Young Jr. on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 20, with an intercostal strain.

Young suffered the injury on Sunday and wasn't making any progress on the Rockies' bench. He's hoping to miss the minimum 15 days, but intercostal strains can be tricky.
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 04:51:00 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young, Jr. (intercostal strain) is not listed among the reserves for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Young hasn't played since leaving Sunday's game with a left intercostal strain. The Rockies originally said that he wouldn't need a stint on the disabled list, but it looks like something has changed.
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 03:45:00 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young, Jr. (intercostal strain) will not be placed on the disabled list.

Young exited Sunday's game in the first inning with a left intercostal strain, but is already feeling much better. It looks like the Rockies and fantasy owners caught a break here, but he'll continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis for now.
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 05:05:00 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young Jr. left Sunday's game after the first inning with a left intercostal strain.

The Rockies should update his status after the game, but it's certainly the kind of injury that could send him to the disabled list. He was replaced by Andrew Brown.
Source: Colorado Rockies on Twitter
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 03:58:00 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Rockies manager Jim Tracy said Wednesday that Eric Young Jr. will continue getting regular playing time.

Michael Cuddyer is scheduled to return from the disabled list on Thursday but will play primarily at first base. "EY Jr." has hit .447/.480/.660 so far in the month of August and is worth a look in deeper mixed fantasy leagues while the hot streak lasts.
Related: Michael Cuddyer
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 04:06:00 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young Jr. went 2-for-5 with an inside-the-park home run in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.

Leading off, Young smashed one off the center-field wall and was off to the races following a misplay by Matt Kemp. Young also took away a hit from Hanley Ramirez with an impressive diving catch in the seventh. With multi-hit nights in each of his past four starts, perhaps Young is finally catching manager Jim Tracy's attention.
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 01:23:00 AM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young Jr. went 3-for-5 and scored both Rockies runs in Monday's 2-0 win over the Dodgers.

Young has started four games in seven days after starting three in the previous month, and he's playing pretty well in his limited opportunities. If he continues to see semi-regular action, he could be a nice asset in fantasy leagues with his stolen base ability.
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 01:45:00 AM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young Jr. hit a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Nationals.

Young's eighth-inning blast off of Sean Burnett was a pinch-hit job. It was also his first home run of the season, and just his third extra-base hit. Young doesn't play enough to be worth a look outside of exceptionally deep NL-only leagues.
Sun, Jul 8, 2012 04:47:00 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Eric Young Jr. stole his seventh base in Sunday's loss to the Tigers.

Making his first start since May 27, Young went 1-for-4 with a single. Obviously, he's not playing enough to be worth an own outside the deepest of NL-only leagues.
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 05:38:00 PM
Eric Young Jr. - OF - Rockies

Rockies activated OF Eric Young Jr. from bereavement.

Young missed 11 days following the death of his grandfather. He carries no value in fantasy leagues.
Wed, May 16, 2012 06:55:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Wilin Rosario
2Yorvit Torrealba
1B1Todd Helton
2Jordan Pacheco
2B1Josh Rutledge
2Jonathan Herrera
3D.J. LeMahieu
SS1Troy Tulowitzki
3B1Nolan Arenado
LF1Carlos Gonzalez
CF1Dexter Fowler
2Eric Young Jr.
RF1Michael Cuddyer
2Charlie Blackmon
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jhoulys Chacin
2Jorge De La Rosa
3Juan Nicasio
4Jeff Francis
5Jon Garland
6Edwar Cabrera
7Tyler Chatwood
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Betancourt
2Matt Belisle
3Wilton Lopez
4Rex Brothers
5Adam Ottavino
6Edgmer Escalona
7Josh Outman