Chris Young (outfielder)
| Chris Young | |
|---|---|
Young with the Boston Red Sox in 2017 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: September 5, 1983 Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 18, 2006, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 3, 2018, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .235 |
| Home runs | 191 |
| Runs batted in | 590 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Christopher Brandon Young (born September 5, 1983) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels.
In 2007, he became the first rookie in Major League history to hit 30 home runs and steal 25 bases. While primarily a center fielder earlier in his career, Young later transitioned to a fourth outfielder role.