Eric Junge

Eric DeBari Junge (born January 5, 1977) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and current coach with the San Diego Padres.

[1][2] He played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, and professionally in Japan (NPB), Korea (KBO), Venezuela Winter League (LVBP), Taiwan (CPBL) and MiLB for several organizations, accumulating 14 years/18 seasons of professional playing experience.

Since retiring from play in January 2013, he has spent the subsequent 11 years in various roles with the San Diego Padres, including Advance Scout, Minor League Pitching Coordinator, Triple A Pitching Coach/Interim Manager, A Ball Manager and liaison to Player Development/Major League Rehab.

As a member of the Navegantes de Magallanes of the Venezuelan Winter League 2009-2013, Junge enjoyed particular on-field success.

In January 2013, Junge retired as an active player and was hired as Advance Major League scout in the San Diego Padres front office and remained in that role for two seasons.

Eric Junge (Phillies, 2002)
Eric Junge (Phillies, 2002)