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Cole Young credits fired coach for Gold Glove win
Cole Young says former coach Perry Hill helped him win 2026 AL Gold Glove.
In brief
Cole Young says former coach Perry Hill helped him win 2026 AL Gold Glove. Cole Young won 2026 AL Gold Glove after training with former coach Perry Hill. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Cole Young's defensive shift
Cole Young transformed from shortstop to Gold Glove winner by focusing on defense.
“i wanted to be able to play every single day”
Perry Hill's coaching impact
Former coach Perry Hill trained Young with his 'Six F's of fielding' drills.
“hill's raspy voice screaming about his six f's of fielding echoed in young's mind”
Daily discipline routine
Young practiced fielding drills daily even when he didn't feel like it.
“i kept that discipline the whole year and it paid off”
Spring training improvements
Young felt quicker and more consistent in spring training games.
“i just felt really good out there”
Coaching change next season
Perry Hill will not coach Young next season after being fired.
“obviously it's super tough”
Young gives Gold Glove to dad
Young gives 2026 AL Gold Glove to his dad to display.
“i think he's already got a spot cleared”
The key point
Cole Young won 2026 AL Gold Glove after training with former coach Perry Hill.
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