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Kevin Young | |
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First baseman | |
Born: Alpena, Michigan, U.S. | June 16, 1969|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 12, 1992, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 27, 2003, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .258 |
Home runs | 144 |
Runs batted in | 606 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Kevin Stacey Young (born June 16, 1969) is an American former professional baseball player. He played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1992–95, 1997–2003) and Kansas City Royals (1996), primarily as a first baseman. He batted and threw right-handed.
Young was also the recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award in Pittsburgh. This award is given annually to the MLB player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team.