Christopher Brandon "Chris" Young (born September 5, 1983) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets and New York Yankees. In 2007, he became the first rookie in Major League history to hit 30 home runs and steal 25 bases. While primarily a center fielder earlier in his career, Young has since transitioned to a fourth outfielder role.

Young began his baseball career at St. Thomas Moore elementary/middle school and later attended national powerhouse Bellaire High School. Young received All-State honors his senior year, but broke his arm in the state playoffs while attempting to catch a fly ball hit by Elkins High School's Chad Huffman.

The Chicago White Sox selected Young in the 16th round of the 2001 MLB Draft. In 2003, he was an Appalachian League All-Star outfielder. In 2005, he was a Baseball America 1st team Minor League All-Star outfielder and the Chicago White Sox Minor League Player of the Year.

After the 2005 season, the White Sox traded Young to the Arizona Diamondbacks with Orlando Hernández and Luis Vizcaíno for Javier Vázquez and cash. In 2006, he was a Triple-A All-Star outfielder and Baseball America 2nd team Minor League All-Star outfielder.

...
Wikipedia