Early Life
Young began his baseball career at St. Thomas More elementary/middle school before moving on, and graduating from national powerhouse Bellaire High School. He broke his arm in the state playoffs during his senior year attempting to catch a fly ball hit by Elkins High School's Chad Huffman (currently an outfielder in the Cleveland Indians organization).
Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 16th round of the 2001 MLB Draft, Young was traded to the Diamondbacks with Orlando Hernández and Luis Vizcaíno for Javier Vázquez and cash after the 2005 season
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