Michael Young

Who is Michael Young?

Michael Brian Young is an American former professional baseball infielder who played with the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers during his 14-year career. Originally a second baseman, the versatile Young was a five time All-Star at shortstop, once at third base, and once as a combination designated hitter and utility infielder. He was the 2005 American League batting champion.

Young played baseball in high school at Bishop Amat Memorial High School and in college at University of California, Santa Barbara. He was originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 1994, but elected to return to college and was eventually drafted in 1997 by the Toronto Blue Jays. After spending several seasons in the minor leagues with the Blue Jays, they traded him to the Rangers where he spent over a decade. While with the Rangers, he set several club records in offensive statistic categories including runs scored and total bases.