Author Topic: Follow the Prospects: Jacob Young, OF (Read 1286 times)

imref · « **Topic Start:** May 31, 2023, 11:23:40 PM »

Born: 7/27/1999 in Ponte Vedra, FL
Draft: 2021, Washington Nationals, Round: 7, Overall Pick: 203
College: Florida
B/T: R/R
5' 11"/180lbs

Currently assigned to Wilmington:

https://www.milb.com/player/jacob-young-696285

.301 .381 .418, 2HR, 19SBs in 153 ABs leading off and playing CF

2021 Report:

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Young was one of head coach Kevin O’Sullivan’s most consistent batters this season. He broke former Florida star Tim Olson’s 21-year-old record with a 30-game hitting streak. He finished the season with a .314 batting average. The Ponte Vedra, Florida native also led the Gators in hits (80), doubles (16), runs (56), stolen bases (13) and outfield assists (7).

Ranked as our #37 prospect by https://www.prospects1500.com/nl-east/nationals/washington-nationals-top-50-prospects-2023/

Section214 · « **Reply #1:** June 01, 2023, 08:08:18 AM »

I saw someone say Young was an IF in college, we should really start playing him all over the place in the minors and turn him into a super utility guy. There is a path to the majors for any guy with that type of speed who can play all over the field.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #2:** June 01, 2023, 09:06:38 AM »

White Whale version 5.0?

welch · « **Reply #3:** June 01, 2023, 03:05:12 PM »

So THAT's who he is. I kept seeing his name above Wood in the Wilmington box score...and usually with hits.

Section214 · « **Reply #4:** June 04, 2023, 09:31:40 AM »

4-5 last night. .329/.409/.443 .852 OPS. Get him to AA to see if there is something real here.

imref · « **Reply #5:** June 04, 2023, 10:45:10 PM »

Quote from: Section214 on June 04, 2023, 09:31:40 AM

4-5 last night. .329/.409/.443 .852 OPS. Get him to AA to see if there is something real here.

SB #20 too

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #6:** June 05, 2023, 08:12:25 AM »

Quote from: Section214 on June 04, 2023, 09:31:40 AM

4-5 last night. .329/.409/.443 .852 OPS. Get him to AA to see if there is something real here.

harrisburg has hassell and wood for centerfield

Section214 · « **Reply #7:** June 05, 2023, 08:36:53 AM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on June 05, 2023, 08:12:25 AM

harrisburg has hassell and wood for centerfield

True, true. I just love seeing guys get promoted. Blind optimism.

imref · « **Reply #8:** June 18, 2023, 08:07:06 AM »

Promoted to Harrisburg and went 2-3, BB in his debut

welch · « **Reply #9:** July 16, 2023, 08:39:36 AM »

Went 2 fir 4 last night.

imref · « **Reply #10:** July 16, 2023, 01:07:13 PM »

Quote from: welch on July 16, 2023, 08:39:36 AM

Went 2 fir 4 last night.

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Nationals Player Development

@Nats_PlayerDev
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Jul 15
Jacob Young hit his first Double-A home run! 💣

@jypv123
has hits in his last three games, going 5-for-13 (.385) with a home run, three RBI and a walk.

imref · « **Reply #11:** August 14, 2023, 09:21:18 PM »

With Jose Ferrer graduating, Jacob Young is now at #30 in the MLB pipeline.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #12:** August 15, 2023, 08:55:20 AM »

Quote from: imref on August 14, 2023, 09:21:18 PM

With Jose Ferrer graduating, Jacob Young is now at #30 in the MLB pipeline.

has Ferrer been up that long? My how time flies.

welch · « **Reply #13:** August 15, 2023, 01:25:54 PM »

Young is a competent OF. He's hitting .280 in AA and fields respectably. Maybe the minors are not all that "top heavy" with Young, Lucas Knowles, and all the college draftees.

imref · « **Reply #14:** August 17, 2023, 08:32:33 AM »

Nice game last night: 3-3, 2R, 2BB, 3B, 2RBI, 4SB

welch · « **Reply #15:** August 17, 2023, 03:42:32 PM »

Hitting .294 / .790 OPS. More advanced than Wood or Hassell.

https://www.milb.com/player/jacob-young-696285

aspenbubba · « **Reply #16:** August 20, 2023, 07:02:21 AM »

.305 as of yesterday and I don’t see Wood or Hassell in DC next year.

imref · « **Reply #17:** August 20, 2023, 08:47:20 PM »

Rochester-bound per Grant Paulson

aspenbubba · « **Reply #18:** August 20, 2023, 09:50:24 PM »

Quote from: imref on August 20, 2023, 08:47:20 PM

Rochester-bound per Grant Paulson

Absolutely makes sense. I’ve been calling for it in the past two days.

welch · « **Reply #19:** August 20, 2023, 10:55:42 PM »

Quote from: aspenbubba on August 20, 2023, 07:02:21 AM

.305 as of yesterday and I don’t see Wood or Hassell in DC next year.

Young and Lipscomb belong in Rochester now. Wood and Hassell each struck out three times today.

aspenbubba · « **Reply #20:** August 21, 2023, 06:33:39 AM »

Quote from: welch on August 20, 2023, 10:55:42 PM

Young and Lipscomb belong in Rochester now. Wood and Hassell each struck out three times today.

Lipscomb was moved to 2B to learn the position and as long as Garcia is at Rochester he is blocked. Young has been promoted to Rochester according to Paulson.

Mattionals · « **Reply #21:** August 21, 2023, 07:52:48 AM »

Quote from: aspenbubba on August 21, 2023, 06:33:39 AM

Lipscomb was moved to 2B to learn the position and as long as Garcia is at Rochester he is blocked. Young has been promoted to Rochester according to Paulson.

My guess is if Garcia continues to struggle at AAA, Lipscomb will eventually be promoted and Garcia will shift to the OF.

Slateman · « **Reply #22:** August 21, 2023, 07:55:59 AM »

Quote from: Mattionals on August 21, 2023, 07:52:48 AM

My guess is if Garcia continues to struggle at AAA, Lipscomb will eventually be promoted and Garcia will shift to the OF.

Lol, why would they put Garcia in the OF?

imref · « **Reply #23:** August 21, 2023, 08:09:34 AM »

Garcia would be demoted imho

Mattionals · « **Reply #24:** August 21, 2023, 08:13:18 AM »

Quote from: Slateman on August 21, 2023, 07:55:59 AM

Lol, why would they put Garcia in the OF?

Let's be honest, if he is blocking somebody, he's Org Depth at this point. Since he doesn't profile well as a MI defender, maybe just move him to the OF. He still doesn't have a spot, but you have Robles all the chances in the world, why not give Garcia more chances?