Anthony Young (baseball) facts for kids

Anthony Wayne Young (born January 19, 1966 – died June 27, 2017) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six seasons. Anthony played for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros. He is most remembered for setting an MLB record. He lost 27 games in a row where he was the pitcher who got the win or loss decision.

Who Was Anthony Young?

Anthony Young was born in Houston, Texas. He grew up loving baseball. He became a right-handed pitcher. A pitcher is a player who throws the baseball from the mound to the batter. It's a very important job in baseball.

Starting His MLB Journey

Anthony Young started his Major League Baseball career in 1991. He joined the New York Mets. He played for the Mets until 1993. After that, he moved to the Chicago Cubs. He played with them in 1994 and 1995. His final MLB season was in 1996 with the Houston Astros.

The Record-Setting Streak

Anthony Young is famous for a unique MLB record. He had a streak of 27 consecutive losses. In baseball, a pitcher gets a "decision" when they are the pitcher of record. This means they are either credited with a win or a loss. For Anthony, this streak meant he was the pitcher who took the loss in 27 games in a row.

This record happened between 1992 and 1993. Even with this tough streak, Anthony kept playing. He showed great determination. Playing in Major League Baseball is a huge achievement. It takes incredible skill and hard work.

Later Life

Anthony Young passed away on June 27, 2017. He was 51 years old. He died in Houston, Texas, from brain cancer. He is remembered for his time in baseball.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)