Can you tell me anything about Michael Young from the Rangers?

Question

I've overheard sports radio host call him the best AL shortstop right now, but I haven't heard of him...someone get me a clue, I guess.

Answer 1

Michael Brian Young (born October 19, 1976 in Covina, California) is a Mexican-American shortstop in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Texas Rangers.

Originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth round in 1997, Young was traded to the Texas Rangers in 2000 along with Darwin Cubillán for Esteban Loaiza. In 2001, Young became a regular with the Rangers at second base between shortstop Alex Rodriguez and first baseman Rafael Palmeiro. Young and Rodriguez became fast friends in the infield.

Young hit .306 with 14 home runs and 72 RBI during the 2003 season. However, during the off-season, the Rangers made the well-publicized trade of Rodriguez to the New York Yankees for second baseman Alfonso Soriano. Now not only had Young's friend been taken away from the Rangers, Young was now in danger of losing his position on the field with another talented second baseman on the team. Young, however, told manager Buck Showalter that he would defer his second base position to Soriano and Young made his move to shortstop.

In 2004, with many critics uncertain of the Rangers' future following the Rodriguez trade, the Rangers blossomed with their young talent and Young was no exception. Batting primarily from the lead off position, by June 11, Young had a .332 batting average with nine home runs and 37 RBI. In the field, Young became an important part of the double play tandem of Young, Soriano and first baseman Mark Teixeira, assisting on 44 double plays by June 11.

Young had a stellar 2005 campaign with Texas, finishing the year with a .331 average. This was good enough to make him the American League batting champion, becoming only the second Ranger to accomplish the feat (the first being Julio Franco in 1991).

Young was elected as a member of 2006 World Baseball Classic roster. He hit .267 and played as a second baseman (unusual role), but failed to successfully sacrifice bunt twice.

Answer 2

His contract: signed 4-Year EXTENSION worth 10M on 4/5/04- + the deal includes a 4M Team Option for the 2008 season or a 500K buyout- + he receives salaries of 1M in 2004, 2.575M in 2005, 3M in 2006 and 3.5M in 2007- + bonuses he has earned: 50K for 2005 All-Star selection. And his agent is Dan Lozano of the Beverly Hills Sports Council.

Answer 3

you nevertheless want someone to carry people to the ball park and he's the face of the franchise. I say do not commerce him because they are loaded with opportunities immediately in the adventure that all of them pan out. they have some youthful pitching in Hurley, Diamond, and Harrison and Elvis Andrus appears like a stud. youthful's contract is low-priced for a participant of his high quality. I truly have self belief the rangers receives to the playoffs interior the subsequent 2-3 years because they have made some smart strikes progression in route of the destiny.

Answer 4

He led the AL in Batting Aveage last year but he is not the best shortstop Migual Tejada is

Answer 5

he is considered the best up and rising shortstop in the AL. and he is on a team with alot of young talent

Answer 6

great player but starting off slow at the plate. i have 12 fantasy teams. he is on 9 of my teams. he used to play 2nd base but now plays shortstop. he is one of my favorite players. he is due to get hot soon!

Answer 7

He is the short stop, one of the future super stars came from somewhere in California

Answer 8

SS for the Texas Rangers. His drop in power numbers is killing me this year in my league.

Answer 9

he's the rangers shortstop
he bats second or third in the lineup
butttt derek jeter is the best ss and second is miguel tejada