Michael Young, baseball player, 185 home runs, 2000-2013

Michael Young

Born: 10/19/1976 in Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-29 | Final Game: 2013-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Brian Young

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Biography

Michael Young, born in 1976, was a distinguished Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 2000 to 2013. Known for his versatility and consistency, Young played in 1,970 games, amassing a remarkable 2,375 hits and finishing with a career batting average of .300. He demonstrated a balanced offensive skill set, hitting 185 home runs and driving in 1,030 runs throughout his career. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 90 stolen bases, further solidifying his reputation as a well-rounded player. Young was a seven-time All-Star, earning accolades for his performances in multiple seasons, including an All-Star Game MVP award. His ability to perform under pressure and adapt to various positions on the field made him a valuable asset to his teams, particularly during his time with the Texas Rangers. As a key figure in the game during the early 2000s, Young contributed to the evolution of the shortstop position, blending traditional defensive skills with an offensive approach that helped redefine the role for future generations. His legacy in baseball remains significant, as he was a model of consistency and excellence throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1970 7918 1137 2375 441 60 185 1030 90 575 1235 0.300 0.346 0.441 0.787 8535.1

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .441 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.787 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — +5.2% above 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
2000 TEX AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 TEX AL 106 386 57 96 18 4 11 49 3 26 91 0.249 .263 (-6%) .332 (-10%) .426 (-6%) .758 (-8%) -704.1
2002 TEX AL 156 573 77 150 26 8 9 62 6 41 112 0.262 .261 (avg) .331 (-7%) .416 (-8%) .747 (-8%) -1061.9
2003 TEX AL 160 666 106 204 33 9 14 72 13 36 103 0.306 .264 (+16%) .332 (+2%) .422 (+6%) .754 (+4%) 409.1
2004 TEX AL 160 690 114 216 33 9 22 99 12 44 89 0.313 .266 (+18%) .335 (+5%) .427 (+13%) .762 (+10%) 1296.3
2005 TEX AL 159 668 114 221 40 5 24 91 5 58 91 0.331 .264 (+25%) .330 (+17%) .418 (+23%) .749 (+20%) 2858.5
2006 TEX AL 162 691 93 217 52 3 14 103 7 48 96 0.314 .269 (+17%) .336 (+6%) .431 (+6%) .768 (+6%) 801.8
2007 TEX AL 156 639 80 201 37 1 9 94 13 47 107 0.315 .268 (+17%) .335 (+9%) .422 (-1%) .758 (+3%) 577.3
2008 TEX AL 155 645 102 183 36 2 12 82 10 55 109 0.284 .263 (+8%) .333 (+2%) .416 (-4%) .749 (-1%) -157.7
2009 TEX AL 135 541 76 174 36 2 22 68 8 47 90 0.322 .262 (+23%) .332 (+12%) .417 (+24%) .750 (+19%) 2043.3
2010 TEX AL 157 656 99 186 36 3 21 91 4 50 115 0.284 .257 (+10%) .325 (+1%) .402 (+10%) .728 (+6%) 664.5
2011 TEX AL 159 631 88 213 41 6 11 106 6 47 78 0.338 .255 (+32%) .320 (+19%) .399 (+19%) .719 (+19%) 2361.5
2012 TEX AL 156 611 79 169 27 3 8 67 2 33 70 0.277 .254 (+9%) .318 (-2%) .405 (-9%) .724 (-6%) -791.8
2013 PHI NL 126 468 49 129 24 4 8 42 1 42 78 0.276 .253 (+9%) .317 (+6%) .396 (avg) .714 (+2%) 258.7
2013 LAD NL 21 51 3 16 2 1 0 4 0 1 5 0.314 .253 (+24%) .317 (+1%) .396 (-1%) .714 (avg) 258.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
43 151 11 36 10 0 3 19 5 31 0.238

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 NLCS LAN 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2013 NLDS2 LAN 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
2012 ALWC TEX 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2011 ALCS TEX 6 28 3 7 3 0 1 7 1 6 0.250
2011 ALDS2 TEX 4 15 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.133
2011 WS TEX 7 27 3 7 4 0 1 5 1 7 0.259
2010 ALCS TEX 6 27 3 9 3 0 0 4 1 7 0.333
2010 ALDS1 TEX 5 20 1 3 0 0 1 3 0 6 0.150
2010 WS TEX 5 20 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 111 98 829 47 5 92
2B 448 433 867 1239 29 312
3B 465 457 273 755 45 80
SS 793 777 1121 2278 81 530

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 TEX 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 TEX 2B 104 102 212 284 8 79
2002 TEX 2B 152 144 298 420 9 97
2002 TEX 3B 4 0 0 3 0 0
2002 TEX SS 11 1 2 10 0 2
2003 TEX 2B 159 158 305 471 10 117
2003 TEX SS 7 1 4 5 0 1
2004 TEX SS 158 158 225 423 19 98
2005 TEX SS 155 155 238 427 18 95
2006 TEX SS 155 155 241 492 14 113
2007 TEX SS 150 150 211 446 19 107
2008 TEX SS 151 151 193 465 11 113
2009 TEX 3B 134 134 72 208 9 29
2010 TEX 3B 155 155 95 265 19 26
2011 TEX 1B 36 36 267 13 3 34
2011 TEX 2B 14 14 28 29 0 11
2011 TEX 3B 40 39 30 66 5 9
2011 TEX SS 1 1 1 2 0 1
2012 TEX 1B 41 40 358 24 2 37
2012 TEX 2B 16 14 24 31 2 8
2012 TEX 3B 25 25 18 38 2 3
2012 TEX SS 4 4 6 6 0 0
2013 PHI 1B 26 19 176 8 0 17
2013 PHI 3B 99 99 58 166 9 12
2013 LAN 1B 8 3 28 2 0 4
2013 LAN 2B 2 1 0 4 0 0
2013 LAN 3B 8 5 0 9 1 1
2013 LAN SS 1 1 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 111
Second Base 448
Third Base 465
Shortstop 793
Designated Hitter 167

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2011 MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-06-26
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-08-23
2008 Gold Glove SS
2008 MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
2006 All-Star Game MVP
2005 TSN All-Star SS
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-06-15

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 PHI NL $18,374,975
2012 TEX AL $16,174,974
2011 TEX AL $16,174,974
2010 TEX AL $13,174,974
2009 TEX AL $13,054,526
2008 TEX AL $6,174,974
2007 TEX AL $3,575,000
2006 TEX AL $3,075,000
2005 TEX AL $2,575,000
2004 TEX AL $450,000
2003 TEX AL $415,000
2002 TEX AL $250,000
Total Career Earnings $93,469,397

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara CA 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 96.0 392 1
2009 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 13.0 392 0
2006 Most Valuable Player AL 30th 1.0 392 0
2005 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 20.0 392 0
2004 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 92.0 392 0