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Jacob Young
Washington Nationals #30

Jacob Young

CF Bats: R Throws: R Age: 26 5' 11" 192 lbs
Ponte Vedra, USA Debut: Aug 26, 2023

Jacob Young is a CF for the Washington Nationals, batting from the right side. In 2026, Young is hitting 0.224 with 8 home runs and 32 RBI. Jacob made his MLB debut on August 26, 2023 and was born in Ponte Vedra, USA.

Jacob Young — 2026 Batting Stats

0.224 AVG
8 HR
32 RBI
0.303 OBP
- OPS
0.371 SLG
0.287 wOBA
- wRC+
- WAR
0.252 BABIP
- ISO
87 G
294 PA
61 H
36 R
9 SB
54 SO

Jacob Young — 2026 Statcast Data

83.9 Avg Exit Velo
110.1 Max Exit Velo
14.5 Avg Launch Angle
23.7% Hard Hit %

Jacob Young — Career Batting Stats

Year Team GPAAVGHRRBI OBPSLGOPSwRC+WAR
2026 WSH 87 294 0.224 8 32 0.303 0.371 - - -

Jacob Young — Latest News

2026 MLB Midseason Awards: Picks for MVP, Cy Young, ROY, Top Reliever And Manager

2026 MLB Midseason Awards: Picks for MVP, Cy Young, ROY, Top Reliever And Manager

Brandon Young (BAL) leads contenders with a 3.11 ERA and 6-2 record through 13 starts, while Cole Young (SEA) and Jacob Young (WSH) lag offensive benchmarks with .251 and .224 averages respectively—neither represents a clear award frontrunner at the season's midpoint.

Nationals To Recall Dylan Crews From Triple-A

Nationals To Recall Dylan Crews From Triple-A

Crews joins a WSH lineup batting .224/.311/.353 (Jacob Young) with the team 8-14 at home and -13 in run differential. The recall timing is independent of recent roster moves, suggesting organizational depth planning rather than injury-driven necessity.

Jacob Young exits early Monday with ribcage injury

Jacob Young exits early Monday with ribcage injury

Young is hitting .224/.311/.353 with a 0.266 xBA across 45 games for WSH; his absence from the lineup adds depth concerns for a team already struggling offensively in a must-win division race against NYM.

Jacob Young Showcases Defensive Prowess with Another Home Run Robbery

Jacob Young Showcases Defensive Prowess with Another Home Run Robbery

Nationals' rising star Jacob Young continues to impress with his defensive skills, pulling off yet another spectacular home run theft, this time against Will Benson. Young has made a habit of denying hitters, adding Riley Greene and Ryan Mountcastle to his list of victims this season. His consistent ability to turn potential runs into outs is not just a highlight reel material but a crucial defensive asset for the Nationals. Bettors, keep an eye on Young's defensive contributions as they can significantly impact game outcomes and totals.

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