Matt Young was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for ten seasons. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 12th round of the 1980 MLB draft and made his debut in 1983.
Young spent the majority of his career with the Mariners, but also played for the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians. He was known for his control on the mound, as he walked only 3.2 batters per nine innings over his career.
In 1988, Young had his best season, posting a 3.45 ERA and a 13-7 record for the Mariners. He also led the American League in shutouts with three.
However, Young is perhaps best remembered for a game he pitched on April 12, 1992, while playing for the Red Sox. In that game, he pitched eight no-hit innings against the Cleveland Indians, but the Red Sox failed to score a run. In the top of the ninth inning, Young gave up two hits and a run, and the Red Sox lost the game 2-1. Despite his impressive performance, Young was credited with a loss, making him the first pitcher in MLB history to lose a game in which he pitched eight or more innings without giving up a hit.
Young retired from baseball after the 1993 season with a career record of 55-46 and a 3.89 ERA. He later worked as a pitching coach for the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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