Cole Young
Definition
Cole Young is an American professional baseball infielder, primarily a second baseman and shortstop, for the Seattle Mariners organization. Drafted in the first round (21st overall) of the 2022 MLB Draft out of North Allegheny High School in Pennsylvania.
A highly touted prospect known for his speed, defensive prowess, and emerging power at the plate, Young has been turning heads in spring training with a scorching .349 batting average and six home runs in recent Cactus League games.
Examples
Cole Young's spring training tear has pitchers checking their radars twice before every pitch.
With Cole Young at second base, the Mariners turned a Polanco-sized hole into a prospect jackpot.
Cole Young stole second so smoothly, the umpire thought it was a base on balls.
Cole Young's bat speed is rivaling his sprint speed, making him a double-threat nightmare for defenses.