Cole Young news
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The gist
Cole Young hit a two-run double and a single off Jacob deGrom in September 2026.
A Seattle Times writer says the 23-year-old is pushing for an AL Gold Glove.
Background
Cole Young, 23, has appeared in all but one of the Mariners' games this season, putting himself in the conversation for the American League Gold Glove. On Sept. 9, 2026, he started in place of Michael Arroyo against left-hander Cody Bradford and hit a two-run double in the fourth inning as Seattle beat Texas 3-2. The next day his sixth-inning line-drive single off Jacob deGrom ended deGrom's perfect game bid. On Sept. 12, 2026, Seattle Times writer Adam Jude profiled Young's breakout year in the field and contended he is making a compelling push for the AL Gold Glove award.
How it unfolded
- Sep 9, 2026Cole Young started in place of Michael Arroyo against left-hander Cody Bradford and hit a two-run double in the fourth inning, making it 3-1, as the Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 in Seattle.
- Sep 10, 2026Young's sixth-inning line-drive single off Jacob deGrom ended deGrom's perfect game bid; deGrom stayed in and struck out 12 in Seattle.
- Sep 12, 2026Adam Jude at the Seattle Times profiled Young's breakout year in the field, contending he is making a push for a Gold Glove.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Seattle Times writer Adam Jude contends Cole Young is making a compelling push for the AL Gold Glove award after a breakout year in the field.