Brandon Young

Brandon Young is a professional baseball player who made his MLB debut on April 19, 2025, as a starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Born on August 19, 1998, in Lumberton, Texas, Young honed his skills at Louisiana-Lafayette before entering the professional league. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 210 pounds, Young brings an imposing presence to the mound. In his rookie season, Young played in 12 games as a starter, compiling a win-loss record of 1-7. Despite these challenges, he managed to secure a respectable ERA of 6.243 over 57.2 innings pitched. Throughout the season, he faced 256 batters, achieving a strikeout rate of 7.335 per nine innings and maintaining a WHIP of 1.5434. Young's pitch repertoire includes a mix of fastballs, curveballs, changeups, and cutters. His fastball, averaging a release speed of 93.7 mph, is complemented by a curveball with a high spin rate and a sharp break, given its average spin rate of 2722 rpm. Although the season presented its ups and downs, Young showed potential with his ability to strike out batters, recording 47 strikeouts. His fielding percentage of 0.917 indicates a solid defensive presence, allowing him to contribute to the team's efforts on the field. Young's journey in the MLB is just beginning, and his debut season has laid the foundation for future growth and development in the league.