Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ARI | 2B/3B | 26 | 40 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 40 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Isaiah Burrows
Age: 27 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2016 37th, STL
RuleV: On 40-Man
Physical Description: Short and compact build. Solid lower half with strong legs. Short torso for upper half, well rounded shoulders. Near full maturity, not much room for added growth or muscle. Filled out for his size.
Hit: Tight and closed right-handed stance from top to bottom. Hands remain at the letters with bent elbows. Crouched at the plate, feet shoulder width apart at his base. Left leg kick within load generates power. Quick hands make solid contact pull-side. Patient approach and good timing within load. Has some swing and miss concerns. Handles velocity well, struggles off-speed. Not much of an all fields approach. Takes an occasional pitch the other way. Head stays down throughout contact. Has the instincts and potential to become an average hitter at the next level. Grade: 45
Power: Signs of above-average raw power from the right side. Added leg kick within load helped tap into more raw power. Gets good extension on mistakes in the zone with hard-hit balls to the gaps. Glimpses of opposite field power, more pull-side oriented. When his timing and load connect, it translates to extra bases. Grade: 50
Field: Fringe average fielder with average range and motion. Bounces around the infield, good instincts defensively. Lacks athleticism and quickness to make tough plays consistently. Picks his spots defensively, always on his toes. Flashes the leather at times with diving grabs. Grade: 45
Arm: Below average arm that puts his defensive fit in question. Lacks the velocity and arm strength for third base and shortstop. Fits the mold of a bat-first second baseman. Accuracy is average, has the occasional error and overthrow. Needs improvement in that area defensively. Grade: 40
Run: Below average speed on the basepaths. Lacks acceleration and bursts out of the box. Not seen as a base stealing threat. Shorter, compact strides limit his speed. Has good awareness and picks his spots to advance Grade: 40
Overall: Late round draft pick by the Cardinals made his debut with the Diamondbacks last season. His quick hands produce solid pull-side power, though his hit tool is a bit behind in development. Young's lack of arm strength and athleticism puts his defensive future in question, and he needs vast improvement in those key areas to become a mainstay in a lineup.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below Average Player - Bench/Platoon
Risk: Moderate
