Delmon Young
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Born: Sep 14, 1985
- Debut: August 29, 2006
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
October 4, 2009
Delmon Young continues to rake as the Twins march towards the postseason. He launched two solo homers in a 13-4 win over the Royals that earned them a one-game playoff against the Tigers on Tuesday.
Our View:
Young waited until the end of the season to find his power stroke, but the Twins couldn't be happier. He has 12 long balls on the year, but three have come in the last three days and he's driven in ten over that stretch.
October 3, 2009
Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with three RBI in a clutch win for the Twins on Saturday. With their 5-4 victory over the Royals they sit just half a game behind Detroit, who plays later tonight.
Our View:
Young appears to be on a late season tear. Not only does he own a seven-game hitting streak, but he's driven in eight runs in his past two games. If the Twins make the postseason, his recent surge will be a big reason why.
September 30, 2009
Delmon Young fared well in tonight's tough 7-2 loss at Detroit, as he went 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI.
Our View:
Young has a hit in four straight games, and is batting .309 this month - which is good since he only hit .262 in August.
August 20, 2009
Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo homer off Derek Holland, and recorded the Twins' lone RBI in tonight's 11-1 loss at Texas.
Our View:
Young is enjoying a power surge, as he hit a homer in three of his last five games. He crushed five homers so far in August, after only hitting one homer in each of the previous two months.
June 19, 2009
Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Astros at the Metrodome. Both of his knocks were doubles.
Our View:
Young recorded his fifth multi-hit game of June, and is hitting better after struggling in May with a .236 batting average.
June 12, 2009
Delmon Young had his second straight two hit game in the Twins 7-4 victory over the Cubs on Friday, and now has a six game hitting streak.
Our View:
The underachieving former phenom has risen his average from .231 to .257 during the streak. If he continues to hit like this for a few more weeks, he might be worth a flier in deeper leagues.
June 11, 2009
Delmon Young has a five-game hitting streak and has batted .333 (6-for-18) in that span, according to the Star-Tribune. He had three RBI in Tuesday's game. Ron Gardenhire says, "I talked to Delmon the other day about how we need him to get going...Because he can be a really good player for us if he gets rolling. That's all we're hoping for. He makes a big difference for our lineup if he gets swinging and drives in runs."
Our View:
The 23-year-old is hitting only .244 this season after hitting .288 and .290 in his previous two seasons. His mother recently passed away, so he's obviously had a tough season off of the field. He's too good to hit this poorly over the course of the season, and there's a good chance that this current streak is a sign of things to come.
May 21, 2009
Delmon Young has been activated from the bereavement list after mourning the death of his mother.
Our View:
Young will rejoin the team on Sunday where his left field spot will be waiting for him. He was pulled off the list early because a player is only allowed to stay on the bereavement list for seven days.
May 18, 2009
The AP reports that Delmon Young won't rejoin the Twins until Friday at the earliest. He originally left the team prior to Friday's game to be with his ill mother in Carolina.
Our View:
We certainly hope Young's mother can get back to health. The Twins figure to have enough depth in their outfield to make it through until he is able to return.
May 18, 2009
It is uncertain when Delmon Young will return from his leave of absence, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
The Twins want him to take all of the time he needs to be with his ailing mother in California. Young should remain held out of fantasy lineups until further notice.
May 15, 2009
Delmon Young is taking an emergency leave of absence to deal with a family matter in California, according to MLB.com. The club recalled catcher Jose Morales from Triple-A to fill his spot on the roster.
Our View:
The details regarding his family matter were not disclosed, but he is expected to be away for 3-7 days.
April 12, 2009
Delmon Young went 1-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the White Sox.
Our View:
Young has appeared as a starter in four of seven games for the Twins and has three RBI through 15 at bats. He will continue to split time going forward as he is hitting just .133 to start the season.
April 6, 2009
Delmon Young is not in the starting lineup on Monday as the Twins go to battle against Felix Hernandez and the Mariners. Denard Span started in left, Carlos Gomez in center, and Michael Cuddyer started in right. Jason Kubel is batting fifth in the DH role.
Our View:
The five outfielders will probably take turns as a reserve on many nights. Young has been nursing a sore shoulder, so that may have played a part in the opening day decision. He has plenty of tools and potential to be an everyday starter, but it appears he will share a lot of at bats in 2009.
April 3, 2009
Delmon Young has been nursing a sore right shoulder but is set to return to the Twins' lineup today, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
He is projected to bat cleanup today against the Pirates. Barring a setback, he should be good to go for opening day.
March 9, 2009
Delmon Young went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Monday's 4-3 win over the Rays. He hit a single and a two-run homer, his first of spring training.
Our View:
This was a strong outing in his bid to earn a starting job in the Twins' crowded outfield. Young would have potential to join the 20/20 club in his second season with Minnesota.
February 28, 2009
Delmon Young had a big day for the Twins on Saturday, going 2-of-3 with a double, and RBI, and two runs.
Our View:
Young has shown flashes of power in his career, but only hit 10 home runs last season. His stock will be on the rise if he can show some more during the spring.
February 20, 2009
Delmon Young has been adjusting his swing, according to the Star Tribune. Hitting coach Joe Vavra noted that the adjustments look promising.
Our View:
The 23-year-old is expected to improve this season, and has the potential to join the 20/20 club. He should be drafted among the top-50 fantasy outfielders.
February 12, 2009
Delmon Young signed a one-year, $1.15 million dollar deal with the Twins, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Young was disappointing last season, dropping from 93 RBI in 2007 to just 69 in 2008. Young will have to battle a bit in spring training to secure a lot of playing time this season.
February 9, 2009
The Twins have a crowded outfield with Delmon Young, Michael Cuddyer, Denard Span and Carlos Gomez fighting for three spots, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Gomez and Span should be safe bets to start, with Young and Cuddyer competing for the final spot. The Twins were reportedly discussing a trade with Seattle to move Young. He hit .290 but disappointed with only 10 homers in 2008.
February 4, 2009
The Twins and Mariners reportedly discussed a trade last week that would send outfielder Delmon Young to Seattle with catcher Jeff Clement and pitcher Jarrod Washburn going to Minnesota, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Our View:
The Mariners want to trim payroll and covet an outfielder after losing Raul Ibanez to Philadelphia. Young only hit 10 homers last season, and his power numbers could continue to disappoint with a potential move to pitcher-friendly Safeco. Young would have a less solid supporting cast if he left Minnesota for Seattle as well.
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