Jacob Young

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Born: 7/27/1999 in Ponte Vedra, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-08-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jacob Samuel Young

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Biography

Jacob Young is an active professional baseball player born in 1999, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2023. Serving primarily as a position player, Young has showcased his versatility and speed on the field, accumulating 183 games to date. He is known for his quickness on the bases, evidenced by his impressive total of 46 stolen bases, which highlights his aggressive playing style and ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Throughout his early career, Young has recorded 147 hits and maintains a batting average of .256, along with 3 home runs and 48 RBIs. His blend of speed and contact hitting positions him as a valuable asset for his team as he continues to develop his skills at the major league level. As a young player in the modern era of baseball, Young's contributions are emblematic of the evolving game, where speed and athleticism increasingly play crucial roles in team dynamics and strategic play. As he progresses, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how he shapes his career and the impact he leaves on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
324	966	126	239	45	3	7	89	62	69	201	0.247	0.308	0.322	0.630	-2016.9

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2023	WAS	NL	33	107	9	27	7	1	0	12	13	10	22	0.252	.248 (+2%)	.320 (+1%)	.414 (-19%)	.734 (-10%)	-172.7
2024	WAS	NL	150	468	75	120	24	1	3	36	33	30	102	0.256	.243 (+5%)	.312 (+1%)	.399 (-17%)	.711 (-9%)	-734.6
2025	WAS	NL	120	324	34	75	10	1	2	31	15	27	65	0.231	.245 (-6%)	.314 (-6%)	.403 (-29%)	.718 (-19%)	-1109.7
2026	WSH	NL	21	67	8	17	4	0	2	10	1	2	12	0.254	.239 (+6%)	.321 (-11%)	.385 (+5%)	.707 (-3%)	0