Anthony Young

Anthony Wayne Young
(AY)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 210 lb.
• School University of Houston
• High School Furr High School
• Debut August 5, 1991
• Final Game June 19, 1996
• Born January 19, 1966 in Houston, TX USA
• Died June 27, 2017 in Houston, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Anthony Young was signed as a 38th round pick in the 1987 amateur draft by the New York Mets and scout Jack Zduriencik. Young had played football (defensive back) in college as well as baseball.

Young had terrible luck in 1992 and 1993. Over this period he lost 27 straight decisions, a streak he snapped on July 28, 1993 against the Florida Marlins. This contributed to his career mark of 15-48.

Young's nephew, Barrett Barnes, was an outfielder in the New York Mets minor league system.

In January 2017, it was announced that Anthony had an inoperable brain tumor. He fell into a coma on June 26th and passed away the next day. He was 51.

Notable Achievements

• 1990 Pitcher of the Year, Texas League, Jackson Mets

Related Sites

• Anthony Young at the SABR Bio Project