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North Allegheny's own Cole Young hit a monster home run for the Mariners on Thursday night in Seattle, tying for the longest in the ballpark of the "Statcast era." The Mariners topped the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Thursday night at T-Mobile Park with Young's home run in the 5th inning help contribute to the shutout.
Young went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and three RBI in Friday's 11-9 win over the Mets.
Rookie second baseman Cole Young gives the Seattle Mariners three homegrown hitters contributing in their regular major league roster.
Griffey Jr. held the previous record for youngest Seattle player to walk four times in a game, at 23 years, 189 days old. Young did it at 22 years and 11 days old, shattering the mark, per Mariners PR. The promising infielder has just been so-so early in his MLB career. He's batting .253 with a .341 on-base percentage after the four-walk game.
After a shaky first month in the big leagues, rookie second baseman Cole Young has found his groove with the Mariners. "I think he's getting back to more of himself."
With Cal Raleigh getting a day off from catching but sticking in the lineup at designated hitter, Jorge Polanco will receive the start at second base while Young heads to the bench. The rookie still appears to be viewed as Seattle's top option at the keystone,
Cole Young doubles (7) on a ground ball to right fielder Juan Soto. Mitch Garver scores. Dylan Moore scores.
Since making his major league debut on May 31, Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young has been one of the best second basemen in baseball, per t