Quick Info
| Profession | Baseball hitting coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/1966 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Van Nuys, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Kevin Long
14/10/2026
The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly decided to part ways with hitting coach Kevin Long and infield coach Bobby Dickerson, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia reporter Jim Salisbury. Long had spent five years as the Phillies' hitting coach after earlier tenures with the Yankees, Mets and Nationals. The move came as the club began its coaching changes under new manager Don Mattingly for the 2027 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kevin Richard Long is an American baseball coach who served as hitting coach for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball from 2022 until the club reported on 14/10/2026 that it would not retain him for 2027. He was a left-handed minor league outfielder before moving into coaching, and he has been credited with two World Series championships, in 2009 with the New York Yankees and in 2019 with the Washington Nationals. |
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| Early Life | Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended Thunderbird High School and played baseball, basketball and football. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
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| Weight | 165 lb |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Left |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Thunderbird High School, Phoenix, Arizona |
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| College | University of Arizona |
Career
| Playing Career | Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 31st round of the 1989 amateur draft and played in the Royals' minor league system from 1989 to 1996 as an outfielder, without reaching the major leagues. | ||||||||||||||
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| Coaching and Managing Career |
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| Books | Cage Rat: Lessons from a Life in Baseball (2011) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a bat boy for the Milwaukee Brewers during spring training in 1982. | |
| 2. Was named MVP of the 1984 Babe Ruth League Southwest Regional tournament. | |
| 3. Was named co-Manager of the Year in the Northwest League in 1999. | |
| 4. Coached several Silver Slugger Award winners during his time with the Yankees, including Derek Jeter. |
