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Mike Young

Quotes About Young
"Michael Young is a tremendous hitter. I'm very happy for Michael, we played together in Texas and I know he's special. He's one of the best two-strike hitters in baseball." — Ivan Rodriguez, on Young's game-winning triple in the 2006 All-Star Game.

Best Season: 2005
His third straight 200-hit season, and his first batting title. Young hit safely in 37 of his last 40 games, and had a 25-game hitting streak through the final Thursday of the season. In the process, he passed Vlad Guerrero and Johnny Damon to win the crown.

Born
Young was born on October 19, 1976, in Covina, CA.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  2B

Primary Team:  TEX

All-Star Selections
2004 AL
2005 AL

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