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What is Jacob Young’s ceiling?

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We know that Jacob Young is one of the best defensive outfielders in the sport. He was robbed of a Gold Glove last season, and should be a perennial contender for the award going forward. However, his offensive potential is much less certain.

In 2024, Jacob Young was a joy to watch roaming around in center field. He made plenty of extraordinary plays. However, what impressed me the most about him was his ability to make tough plays look routine. On plays where other outfielders would have to dive, Young just cruised to the ball to make a seemingly routine play.