Dmitri Young is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on October 11, 1973, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and grew up in a family of baseball players. His father, Larry Young, was a former MLB umpire, and his brother, Delmon Young, also played in the MLB.
Young began his professional baseball career in 1991 when he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the Cardinals in 1996. Young played for the Cardinals for two seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1998.
Young had his best years with the Reds, where he played from 1998 to 2001. He was named to the National League All-Star team in 2003 and finished the season with a .297 batting average, 29 home runs, and 85 runs batted in. Young was also known for his versatility on the field, as he played multiple positions, including first base, third base, and outfield.
In 2002, Young was traded to the Detroit Tigers, where he played for five seasons. He had another strong season in 2003, finishing with a .297 batting average, 29 home runs, and 85 runs batted in. However, injuries and personal issues began to take a toll on Young's career, and he struggled in his final years with the Tigers.
Young was released by the Tigers in 2006 and signed with the Washington Nationals for the 2007 season. He had a solid season with the Nationals, finishing with a .320 batting average, 13 home runs, and 74 runs batted in. However, injuries once again plagued Young, and he played in only 50 games in 2008 before being released by the Nationals.
Young retired from baseball in 2009 with a career batting average of .292, 171 home runs, and 683 runs batted in. He was known for his power hitting and versatility on the field, as well as his positive attitude and leadership in the clubhouse.
After retiring from baseball, Young struggled with personal issues, including depression and substance abuse. However, he has since turned his life around and has become an advocate for mental health awareness and addiction recovery. Young has also remained involved in baseball, coaching youth teams and working as a broadcaster for the MLB Network.
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