Height
5'11"
Weight
192 lbs
Age
26
College
Florida
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 308 | 0.2464403 | 6 | 81 | 0.6277294 | 62 | 225 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jacob Young's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Nationals earns a C CVI — a perfectly adequate depth signing that reflects both the player's limited upside and Washington's current rebuild trajectory. The 27-year-old center fielder brings solid defensive metrics and speed but has yet to prove he can handle everyday MLB pitching, making him textbook rotational depth rather than a cornerstone piece. At league minimum salary, the financial risk is negligible, which works for a Nationals organization more focused on developing prospects like Dylan Crews and James Wood than competing for immediate contention. Young's defensive versatility gives him clear roster utility as a fourth outfielder who can spell regulars and provide late-game defensive upgrades, though his career .240/.310/.340 slash line suggests he'll need to find at-bats through matchup advantages rather than consistent production. For Washington, this represents smart asset management during their competitive window reset — low cost, low commitment, with enough athleticism to potentially unlock hidden value. The deal lacks excitement but serves its purpose as organizational depth that won't block prospects or strain payroll flexibility.
Performance Analysis
Jacob Young grades as a solid performer among MLB center fielders, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.247 batting average and a 0.626 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 5 home runs and 79 RBI through 303 games (a 3-HR, 42-RBI pace over a full season), he brings minimal home run production to the lineup. His 61 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a player entering his prime window at 26, Jacob is a key contributor for the Nationals. A 303-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ MIL | W 7-3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs STL | L 1-6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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