Returns after missing the 2008 season due to an injury . . . gives the team depth in the outfield . . . could also see time as a designated hitter for the Bulldogs.

2008 (Sophomore): Saw no game action . . . missed the season due to injury.

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in five games, including one start . . . batted .286 (two for seven) on the season . . . had one hit against Kennesaw State and another at UNC-Asheville.

2006: Redshirted.

High School: Named All-County honorable mention atWharton High School in 2005 . . . received the Wade Boggs Hitter Award in 2005.

Personal: Born Oct. 14, 1986 . . . son of Chris and Mary Kay Young . . . majoring in exercise science.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH YOUNG
Favorite sport besides baseball: rodeo.
Favorite place to eat: Jim N Nick's.
Favorite thing to do on a day off: read and cook.
Favorite singer/group: Garth Brooks.
Favorite holiday: Christmas.
Favorite cartoon character: Stewie.
Favorite T.V. show: 24.
Favorite book: The Bible.
Favorite athlete: Tim Tebow.
I have to admit, I am really good at: cooking.