Michael Brian Young, American professional baseball player. Achievements include leading the American League in: batting average (.331), hits (221), 2005. Named All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, 2006, Marvin Miller Man of Year, Major League Baseball Players Association, 2008; named to American League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 2004-2007, 2009; recipient Harold McKinney Good Guy award, 2003, Gold Glove award, 2008.
Background
Young, Michael Brian was born on October 19, 1976 in Covina, California, United States. Son of Fred and Anna Young.
Education
Student, University California, Santa Barbara.
Career
Shortstop Texas Rangers, since 2000. Member United States Team World Baseball Classic, 2006.
Named All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, 2006, Marvin Miller Man of Year, Major League Baseball Players Association, 2008. Named to American League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 2004-2007, 2009. Recipient Harold McKinney Good Guy award, 2003, Gold Glove award, 2008.
Named All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, 2006, Marvin Miller Man of Year, Major League Baseball Players Association, 2008. Named to American League All-Star Team, Major League Baseball, 2004-2007, 2009. Recipient Harold McKinney Good Guy award, 2003, Gold Glove award, 2008.