While Chris Young was never known for having a great Batting Average, he would bring some good power numbers to the Diamondbacks lineup. In his rookie season (2007), Young went yard 32 times, swiped 27 bases, and finished fourth in Rookie of the Year balloting. He would have three other seasons with 20 or more Home Runs, and three 20-Stolen Bases years for the D-Backs, but as good as the Power-Speed combo was, he did not take that consistent leap to the next level, which was the initial expectation for a number one overall pick..
Young was named an All-Star in 2010 and was also a solid defensive presence at Centerfield for the club. Traded to the Oakland A’s in 2013, Young belted 132 Home Runs with 112 Stolen Bases and 758 Hits, though only batted .239 and had five years with over 130 Strikeouts. That knocks him down a few spots.
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