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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Cole Young is a 22-year-old second baseman for the Seattle Mariners in his first full season with the club. He has been performing exceptionally well, going 3-for-4 with an RBI on May 7th and extending his RBI streak to six games. Through 32 contests, Young is batting .286/.357/.420 with 3 home runs, 19 RBI, 20 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases. He has been fully embraced by Mariners teammates and is being recognized as one of the top second basemen and hitters in baseball early in the 2026 season.
Strengths
- + Exceptional early season performance (.286/.357/.420 slash line)
- + Extended RBI streak (6 games)
- + Multiple hits in recent games (3-for-4 on May 7th)
- + Top-tier second baseman production
- + Strong on-base skills (.357 OBP)
- + Stolen base capability (2 steals)
- + Well-integrated with team chemistry
- + Young age (22) with high upside
- + Consistent run production (20 runs in 32 games)
Weaknesses
- - Limited sample size (32 games into season)
- - Relatively modest home run total (3 HR) for a top hitter
- - Early season performance may not be sustainable
About
Cole Young is a second baseman for the Seattle Mariners.
Player Overview
Position
2B
Team
Seattle Mariners
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