Danny Young (pitcher, born 1971) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Danny Young |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: November 3, 1971 Woodbury, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Died: June 11, 2023 (aged 51) Dowelltown, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| March 30, 2000, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
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| April 6, 2000, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 0–1 | ||
| Earned run average | 21.00 | ||
| Strikeouts | 0 | ||
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Daniel Bracy Young (November 3, 1971 – June 11, 2023) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs in the year 2000. He was known for his left-handed pitching.
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Danny Young's Baseball Journey
Danny Young began his professional baseball journey when he was drafted. The Houston Astros picked him in the 83rd round of the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft. This was an exciting start to his career.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
Before reaching the major leagues, Danny Young played for several minor league teams. These teams helped him develop his skills as a pitcher. He worked hard to improve his game. Some of the teams he played for included the Gulf Coast Astros and the Asheville Tourists.
His Time in Major League Baseball
Danny Young had a very short time in Major League Baseball. He only played in four games. All of these games were for the Chicago Cubs during the 2000 season. Even though his time was brief, it was a big achievement to play in the MLB.
The Memorable MLB Debut
Danny Young's first game in the major leagues was quite memorable. It happened on March 30, 2000. The game was against the New York Mets. It took place in Tokyo, Japan, at the Tokyo Dome. This was a special event, as MLB games rarely happen in Japan.
Pitching in a Tie Game
In his debut game, the score was tied 1–1 in the 11th inning. Danny Young was called in to pitch. His job was to keep the score tied. He quickly got the first two outs. This was a great start for him.
A Challenging Moment
After getting two outs, things got tough. Young loaded the bases with runners. Then, the Mets' player Benny Agbayani hit a grand slam home run. This means he hit a home run with all bases loaded. Four runs scored on that one hit.
Game Outcome
The four runs allowed by Young made the score 5–1. The Cubs could not score in the bottom of the inning. They lost the game to the Mets. Even with this tough moment, playing in the MLB was a dream come true for Young.
Later Life
Danny Young passed away on June 11, 2023. He was 51 years old.
