Kevin Youkilis will be Team Israel's hitting coach in 2023 World Baseball Classic
Kevin Youkilis, who starred at Sycamore High School and for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats before becoming a three-time All-Star in 10 Major League Baseball seasons, said he will serve as hitting coach for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Youkilis' Facebook post Friday said he's "extremely honored" and "grateful to manager Ian Kinsler for the opportunity."
Kinsler's coaching staff also is expected to include former MLB and Team Israel manager Brad Ausmus, and former Cincinnati Reds manager Jerry Narron, per multiple reports.
Youkilis impressed in his first season as a color analyst for Boston Red Sox games on NESN.
Youkilis had his No. 36 retired by the Bearcats in 2015 and his No. 13 retired by Sycamore in 2017. He was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2018.
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