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John Young

1BInactiveDetroit Tigers
Bats/Throws: L/LBorn: Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDebut: Sep 9, 1971Draft: 1967

John Young was a major league first baseman. Young was born on February 9, 1949 in Los Angeles, CA, United States, debuted in the major leagues on September 9, 1971 and last played on September 25, 1971. Young batted left and threw left. Young died on May 8, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA, United States at age 67. The Cincinnati Reds drafted Young in 1967 (round 27, pick 518 overall) out of Mount Carmel HS (Los Angeles, CA).

Bio

Full name
John Thomas Young
Position
First baseman (1B)
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6' 3", 210 lb
Born
Feb 9, 1949, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Died
May 8, 2016, Los Angeles, CA, United States, aged 67
MLB debut
Sep 9, 1971
Last game
Sep 25, 1971
Draft
1967 draft, round 27, pick 518, Cincinnati Reds
School
Mount Carmel HS (Los Angeles, CA)