Kevin Long
From BR Bullpen
- Bats Left , Throws Left
- Height 5' 8", Weight 165 lb.
- School University of Arizona
- Born December 30, 1966
[edit] Biographical Information
Outfielder Kevin Long was drafted in the 31st round of the 1989 amateur draft by the Kansas City Royals and played in the minors from 1989 to 1996.
After his playing career ended, he was a minor league coach and manager. Long was the hitting coach of the Columbus Clippers from 2004 to 2006. In 2007, he became the New York Yankees hitting coach.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Wilmington Blue Rocks | Carolina League | 6-1 | -- | Kansas City Royals | replaced Darrell Evans (53-38) on July 17 replaced by Brian Poldberg on July 24 | |
| 1999 | Spokane Indians | Northwest League | 44-32 | 1st | Kansas City Royals | League Champs |
