Jason Young
Born: 9/28/1979 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-05-12 | Final Game: 2004-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Jason Kariya Young
Biography
Jason Young was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Young made a brief appearance in the big leagues, participating in a total of 10 games. During his career, he recorded 2 hits, contributing 1 run batted in (RBI) and finishing with a batting average of .222. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Young's role on the team reflected the depth and versatility that many players brought to the league during the early 2000s.
Young's time in Major League Baseball coincided with a transformative period for the sport, marked by the increasing popularity of the game and the ongoing discussions about performance-enhancing drugs. Though his MLB career was short-lived, Young's journey through baseball, including his time in the minor leagues, exemplified the challenges many players faced in striving to reach the highest level of competition. After his last appearance in 2004, Young retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a career that, while not extensively celebrated, contributed to the rich tapestry of the game's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 49 | 32 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 9.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | COL | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 34 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 8.44 | -1727.8 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 12.96 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.222 | 0.273 | 0.333 | 0.606 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | COL | NL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | COL | P | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | COL | P | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1998, 1999, 2000 |