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Rangers' Michael Young: a multi-talented shortstop: All-Star infielder has stepped up his play in the field and with the bat while displaying leadership qualities in the clubhouse.

Baseball Digest

| June 01, 2005 | McMurray, John | COPYRIGHT 2005 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

IN 2004, MICHAEL YOUNG HAD ONE of the most productive seasons of any player in the major leagues. He collected a club record 216 hits, and he finished ninth in the American League with a .313 batting average.

In his fourth full season in the major leagues, Young achieved career highs in most offensive categories, including home runs (22) and runs batted in (99).

He also had a team-record 70 multi-hit games during last season. For his accomplishments, Young finished eighth in the American League Most Valuable Player voting, and he was selected to the American League All-Star team for the first time.

Young's achievements last year were even more ...

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