MICHAEL
YOUNG
IF
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
200 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
14
years
Debut
Sep 29, 2000
Born
Oct 19, 1976
(47 yrs)
Covina, California
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Drafted
Drafted by Toronto in 1997 (5/149).
Drafted from
UC Santa Barbara
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2014-01-31 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2014-01-31 |
Signed by the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
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| 2013-10-31 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2013-08-31 |
Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Michael Young and cash from the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Rob Rasmussen. |
| 2013-08-20 |
Missed 1 game (achilles).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
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| AL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2008 |
| MLB | Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game | 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 |
| All-Star Game - Most Valuable Player All-Star Game - Most Valuable Player | 2006 | |
| Florida State League (A) | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 1999 |
Scouting Report
Showed incredible versatility defensively. A smart and pure hitter with a great eye, he was consistent and highly productive with the bat, spraying line drives all over the field. Was pretty athletic and a good base-runner. Became a little bit more injury-prone with age. Always made his share of errors defensively, no matter the position. Would have been an even better hitter if he took more walks over the course of his career.
Long Range Potential: Superb contact hitter with outstanding versatility.
