| Walter Young | |
|---|---|
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| First baseman | |
| Born: February 18, 1980 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. | |
| Died: September 19, 2015 (aged 35) Purvis, Mississippi, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 6, 2005, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 2, 2005, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .303 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 3 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Walter Earnest Young, Jr. (February 18, 1980 – September 19, 2015) was an American professional baseball player. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles in 2005 as a first baseman and designated hitter.
He was known for his large size and his ability to hit towering home runs. Young was listed at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and 322 pounds (146 kg).[1] As of January 2022[update], his weight was the highest ever recorded by an active Major League Baseball player.[2]
- ^ Spencer, Lyle (February 23, 2006). "Padres get taller, Young-er". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ^ Clair, Michael (July 25, 2014). "Dmitri Young showed up at Nationals game at half his playing weight". MLB.com. Retrieved April 6, 2015.