Cole Young Credits Coach Perry Hill for Gold Glove Defensive Breakthrough

Seattle Mariners infielder Cole Young credited former Mariners infield coach Perry Hill for guiding the defensive transformation that culminated in Young winning his first Gold Glove Award in 2026. Young highlighted Hill's expertise as pivotal to his sudden defensive ascension, serving as a key highlight amidst Seattle's broader offseason roster adjustments and procedural moves following the end of the World Series.