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Born: 1976/10/19
Age: 34
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200
Place of birth: Covina, CA
Bats/Throws: R / R
Seasons: 11
Drafted by: the Toronto Blue Jays in 1997 (5th round)

Short Bio:  Michael Brian Young was born on October 19, 1976 in Covina, California. His mom Anna called him B as a boy (from his middle name), and his dad Fred called him Mikey. Michael’s parents were both U.S.-born, but his mother’s family was from Mexico. English was spoken in the Young home, although Michael picked up Spanish over the years. Today, he can converse with his Latino teammates in the majors.

 Baseball was Michael’s favorite sport as a child. From the age of four, he planned to become a pro player. The talent was there and so was the teaching. Fred would talk technique and strategy as long as his son would listen. In 1998, his first full year as a pro, Michael batted .282 for Hagerstown. He also clubbed 16 home runs, which opened a lot of eyes in the Toronto organization. The Jays, however, were grooming him as a potential leadoff man. Sometimes when a ballplayer is called “consistent,” it’s a backhanded compliment. Michael Young wears that word like a badge of honor. No one in baseball works harder at the little things than the Texas Rangers third baseman. Astandout at three different positions, Michael is still known in Arlington as the guy who replaced A-Rod. For many years, it looked like Michael might be one of those guys who would never get a taste of postseason action. Through patience and leadership, he finally made it to the promised land and showed that consistency can also be a virtue. This is his story. For more details about Michael Young Visit Here.