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Michael Young's journey in Major League Baseball began when he was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1997. However, it was with the Texas Rangers that he truly established himself as a reliable and consistent player. Young was traded to the Rangers in 2000, and it was there that he spent the majority of his career, becoming
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Michael Young ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
94%
Power
69%
Bunting
49%
Drag
54%
Vision
97%
Discipline
41%
Clutch
92%
Durability
93%
Speed
59%
Arm Str
90%
Arm Acc
67%
Reaction
86%
Fielding
88%
Stealing
59%
Baserunning
59%
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2001-Oct-05 • TEX/SEA • Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners - 115th Win - Radio Broadcast / On October 5th, 2001, the Texas Rangers faced off against the Seattle Mariners in what would become a significant game in Major League Baseball history. The Mariners were on the cusp of an unprecedented achievement, aiming for their 115th win of the season, a feat that would tie them with the 1906 Chicago Cubs for the most regular-season wins in MLB history. The Texas Rangers, though not in contention for the playoffs, were eager to play the spoiler and deny the Mariners this record-setting victory. The crisp, autumnal air of October baseball was heavy with anticipation as the game unfolded, a tension that was only heightened by the recent events of 9/11, which had led to a temporary suspension of the season and had imbued the game with a greater sense of unity and national pride.