Jacob Young

Jacob Samuel Young

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
• School University of Florida
• High School Ponte Vedra Beach High School
• Debut August 26, 2023

• Born July 27, 1999 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Jacob Young began his professional career in 2021. He was taken by the Washington Nationals in the 7th round of the 2021 amateur draft; his signing bonus was $275,000. He played for the Fredericksburg Nationals his first year, hitting .208/.283/.267 with no home runs, 5 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 26 games. He spent 2022 back with Fredericksburg, where he hit .262/.360/.331 with 52 stolen bases in 115 games.

Most sources list him as being born in the non-existent Ponte Vedra, FL, which is likely an improper contraction of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Related Sites

• Jacob Young on mlb.com
• BR Minors page
• University of Florida bio