Ernie Young Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Ernie Young Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Ernie Young:

Ernie Young (full name: Ernest Wesley Young; no nicknames) played centerfielder from 1994 until 2004 for the Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians. He played for the Athletics from 1994 - 1997, Royals in 1998, Diamondbacks in 1999, Tigers in 2003 and Indians in 2004. Over 8 seasons, he played 288 games, hit 27 home runs, drove in 108 runs, and stole 10 bases. Born on July 8, 1969 in Chicago, IL, Young stands 6' 1" and weighs 190 lb. He attended Mendal Catholic (Chicago, IL) high school and was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 10th round of the 1990 amateur draft. His debut was on May 17, 1994 and he played his final game on September 24, 2004. Over his career, Young made $1,083,000. Common misspellings of his name include Ernest earnie Ernie Wesley Young.