Chris Young

Baseball player, All-Star Game participant

Chris Young - Baseball player, All-Star Game participant
Born

September 5th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2003, contributing as an outfielder for several teams, including the Texas Rangers and the San Diego Padres. Achieved an All-Star selection in 2017 while with the Kansas City Royals. Known for combining power and speed on the field, amassed significant home run totals throughout a career spanning over a decade. Played crucial roles in helping teams reach playoff contention and contributed to memorable postseason games.

Selected for the MLB All-Star Game in 2017

Hit over 150 home runs during career

Played for teams including the Rangers and Padres

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