Andrew Young
| AB | 117 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .205 |
| OBP | .319 |
| SLG | .462 |
| HR | 7 |
- Full name Andrew Jacob Young
- Born 05/10/1994 in West Fargo, ND
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 196 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Indiana State
- Debut 08/01/2020
- Drafted in the 37th round (1,126th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2016.
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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TRACK RECORD: Though he wasn't as accomplished as Carson Kelly or Luke Weaver, Young was no throw-in to the Paul Goldschmidt trade but rather a player whose offensive upside the Diamondbacks found intriguing when they acquired him from the Cardinals. A 37th-round pick who signed for $3,000, Young continued to swing the bat with his new organization and hit 29 homers between Double-A Jackson and Triple-A Reno, tied for second-most in the D-backs' system.
SCOUTING REPORT: Young has a strong frame and a compact swing with little wasted movement, allowing him to generate real power. Most scouts envision a player who will provide quality at-bats and occasional power at the major league level. They are less convinced on what Young will bring defensively. He is at best a fringe-average defender at second base, while others don't see a position for him on the field at all. The Diamondbacks plan to expose him to the outfield in 2020, where he has played only sparingly.
THE FUTURE: The D-backs added Young to the 40-man roster in November. Comparisons put him somewhere between a Phil Gosselin and Jedd Gyorko type of contributor. -
Track Record: Just 17 players born in North Dakota have ever reached the majors. Young is hard-charging toward becoming No. 18. The Cardinals picked Young in the 37th round in 2016, signed him for just $3,000 and quickly realized they had a steal. He mashed his way up three levels in his first full season, and he followed in 2018 by finishing fourth in the Cardinals' system in home runs (21) as he moved to Double-A. The Diamondbacks acquired him in the Paul Goldschmidt trade after the season.
The Future: Young is a second baseman, but his best position is "hitter."He's a physical specimen with a chiseled core, strong wrists, thick forearms and big legs that give him a strong base and make him a powerful runner. He has a short, compact swing that packs a punch, and he uses the entire field with average raw power. He jumps on fastballs early and doesn't walk much, but he doesn't strike out much, either. Reports on Young's athleticism vary widely. The D-backs envision him at either second or third base and see a David Bote-type player; others believe he'll have to move to left field.
The Future: Young will go as far as his bat takes him, and there's a growing consensus that will be the majors. He'll likely open the season in Double-A Jackson.
Scouting Reports
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TRACK RECORD: Though he wasn’t as accomplished as Carson Kelly or Luke Weaver, Young was no throw-in to the Paul Goldschmidt trade but rather a player whose offensive upside the Diamondbacks found intriguing when they acquired him from the Cardinals. A 37th-round pick who signed for $3,000, Young continued to swing the bat with his new organization and hit 29 homers between Double-A Jackson and Triple-A Reno, tied for second-most in the D-backs’ system.
SCOUTING REPORT: Young has a strong frame and a compact swing with little wasted movement, allowing him to generate real power. Most scouts envision a player who will provide quality at-bats and occasional power at the major league level. They are less convinced on what Young will bring defensively. He is at best a fringe-average defender at second base, while others don’t see a position for him on the field at all. The Diamondbacks plan to expose him to the outfield in 2020, where he has played only sparingly.
THE FUTURE: The D-backs added Young to the 40-man roster in November. Comparisons put him somewhere between a Phil Gosselin and Jedd Gyorko type of contributor. -
TRACK RECORD: Though he wasn't as accomplished as Carson Kelly or Luke Weaver, Young was no throw-in to the Paul Goldschmidt trade but rather a player whose offensive upside the Diamondbacks found intriguing when they acquired him from the Cardinals. A 37th-round pick who signed for $3,000, Young continued to swing the bat with his new organization and hit 29 homers between Double-A Jackson and Triple-A Reno, tied for second-most in the D-backs' system.
SCOUTING REPORT: Young has a strong frame and a compact swing with little wasted movement, allowing him to generate real power. Most scouts envision a player who will provide quality at-bats and occasional power at the major league level. They are less convinced on what Young will bring defensively. He is at best a fringe-average defender at second base, while others don't see a position for him on the field at all. The Diamondbacks plan to expose him to the outfield in 2020, where he has played only sparingly.
THE FUTURE: The D-backs added Young to the 40-man roster in November. Comparisons put him somewhere between a Phil Gosselin and Jedd Gyorko type of contributor.
