Mike Young (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mike Young |
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| Outfielder / Designated hitter | |||
| Born: Michael Darren Young March 20, 1960 Oakland, California, U.S. |
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| Died: c. May 29, 2023 (aged 63) | |||
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| September 14, 1982, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
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| September 30, 1989, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .247 | ||
| Home runs | 72 | ||
| Runs batted in | 235 | ||
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Michael Darren Young (born March 20, 1960 – died around May 29, 2023) was a talented professional baseball player. He was known for his powerful hitting and played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for several years.
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Mike Young's Baseball Journey
Mike Young played in Major League Baseball for eight seasons, from 1982 to 1989. He mostly played as an outfielder, which means he played in the grassy area of the baseball field. He also played as a designated hitter, a player who bats instead of the pitcher.
He spent most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cleveland Indians. After his time in the MLB, he played baseball in Japan for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 1990.
A Standout Season
Mike Young had his best season in 1985 while playing for the Baltimore Orioles. That year, he had a batting average of .273. This means he got a hit almost 27.3% of the times he tried to hit the ball.
He also hit 28 home runs and helped his team score 81 runs. These numbers show he was a very important player for his team's offense.
Amazing Home Run Feat
On May 28, 1987, Mike Young did something very special. He became only the fifth player in MLB history to hit two home runs in a single game that went into extra innings.
First, he hit a home run in the 10th inning. Then, in the 12th inning, he hit a "walk-off" home run. This means his home run ended the game immediately, giving the Orioles an 8–7 victory over the California Angels. This exciting game happened at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium.
Remembering Mike Young
It was announced on May 29, 2023, that Mike Young had passed away. He is remembered for his exciting plays and contributions to baseball.
