Guide Note

Kevin Youkilis is a first baseman for the Boston Red Sox. He is widely regarded for his defensive versatility and for his excellent eye at the plate and ability to draw walks. He has also demonstrated a flair for the dramatic, as one of the best clutch hitters in baseball.

Fast Facts

1. Born: March 15, 1979
2. Birth Place: Cincinnati, Ohio
3. Height: 6'1"
4. Weight: 220 lbs
5. Bats: Right
6. Throws: Right
7. Nicknamed by Billy Beane as Euclis, the Greek God of Walks

Kevin Edmund Youkilis was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 15, 2004. He would attend Sycamore High School where he would win the Amateur Athletic Union National Championship. He would move on to attend the University of Cincinnati where he was named second Team All-American in 2000 and in 2001.

Youkilis was drafted with the 243rd pick in the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft by the Boston Red Sox. He would make his major league baseball debut with the Red Sox on May 15, 2004. He would become an important piece of the Red Sox roster with his flexibility playing excellent third base and first base. In 2007, he would help the Red Sox win the World Series, along the way he would pick up the American League Gold Glove award for first base where he recorded a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. In 2008, he would sign a one year contract and he would break the all-time record for most games at first base without an error.

• 1979: Born on March 15
• 2003: 71 games on Base for Pawtucket Red Sox
• 2004: Debuts with Boston Red Sox
• 2007: World Series Champion with Boston Red Sox