Kevin Youkilis
Kevin Youkilis
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Full name: Kevin Charles Youkilis
Common alias: none known
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on May 15, 1977 (age 46)
No record of passing away
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession(s): former professional baseball player, current sports analyst
Early Life and Background
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Kevin Youkilis was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Greek immigrant parents. His family moved to Chicago when he was young, where he grew up playing baseball and other sports. He attended the University of Cincinnati, but dropped out after his sophomore year to pursue a professional baseball career.
Major Accomplishments
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Youkilis played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an infielder for the Boston Red Sox (2004-2012) and Chicago White Sox (2012). He was a key member of the Red Sox team that won two World Series championships (2007, 2013). Youkilis was a three-time All-Star and won four Gold Glove awards.
Notable Works or Actions
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Youkilis is best known for his role in the Boston Red Sox's resurgence during the early 2000s. He played in over 1,000 games with the team, hitting .280 with 127 home runs and 533 RBIs. Youkilis was also a key contributor to the team's World Series victory in 2007, starting at first base in Game 6.
Impact and Legacy
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Youkilis' impact on the Boston Red Sox cannot be overstated. He was an integral part of the team's "Idiots" era, which saw the team win two World Series championships in four years. Youkilis' leadership and clutch hitting helped establish him as a fan favorite in Boston.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Youkilis is widely quoted and remembered for his contributions to the Boston Red Sox's success during the early 2000s. His no-nonsense, hardworking attitude earned him respect from fans and teammates alike. As a key member of two World Series championship teams, Youkilis' impact on baseball history cannot be ignored.
In addition to his on-field accomplishments, Youkilis has also become known for his charitable work off the field. He has been involved in various fundraising efforts, including hosting golf tournaments and participating in celebrity softball games.
Quotes by Kevin Youkilis
I don't think there was anyone breathing in that dugout when he dove for the ball.
Hopefully it will be ready as soon as possible. The doctors said hopefully we can get it ready for pretty much the first playoff games.
I don't know how the fans could have been louder. It's great. I was soaking it all up in the ninth inning. It was like the World Series.
I just feel good at the plate right now. I've been working on some things and realizing what I've been doing wrong. For me, it's just good to know that I can play every day at this level. In order to play at this level, you have to make adjustments each day.
I know my pain threshold. I'm fine, ... It's come down to that point where you got to suck up a lot of stuff.
I live for that moment. The team is down with two outs and I help the team win. I want to do that for a couple of more years.
It was great in the beginning. I got a lot of notoriety about it in Double-A. Now it's getting to the point where it's past that time. It's a time where whenever anyone writes something about me, it's, 'Oh, he has a great on-base percentage.' Well, in order to have a good on-base percentage you've got to hit, too.
It's been a tough year for me. It just stinks for me, especially when we have left-handed guys pitching down here, I would have had a chance to play more probably. It stinks. There's nothing you can do about it. I'm just going to work my butt off to basically do whatever I can to help out and get back for that playoff push. I have a lot of confidence in my teammates. They'll get us there, and hopefully I can help out in the playoffs.