Carlos Beltrán credited hitting coach Kevin Long during his Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, recalling how Long helped him become a switch-hitter early in his career. Long, who was Beltrán’s first coach in the Kansas City Royals’ minor league system, emphasized their strong bond as they worked together daily to refine Beltrán’s skills. Despite initial struggles, Beltrán emerged as a star, eventually winning the American League Rookie of the Year in 1999. The two reunited with the Yankees in 2014, celebrating their mutual success.
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