2026 Stats
AVG
.237
HR
7
RBI
24
R
25
SB
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Young's speed and defense will keep him on a major league roster for the forseeable future, but his ability to start for a major league team will be limited by just how comfortable the club is carrying such an empty bat. Young flies on the bases, maybe even too much because he has been caught 21 times in his last 48 attempts. He has as many bunts for base hits (18) as he does double plays over the plast two seasons. However, his complete lack of power has likely put him into a Miles Straw-like role for the rebuilding Nationals who have younger players with more upside than what Young has shown in his big league career. Young could absolutely reclaim a starting role with the Nationals, but it is more likely that he gets worked in against tougher lefties or provides days off unless one of the younger and more talented outfielders in front of him falls into a massive slump. It is tough to slap a one-category label on a player who has been caught far to often using that one skill. There is also the factor of new manager Blake Butera, who may not be as aggressive with the running game as his predecessor Dave Martinez was leading the club. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Nationals in March of 2026.
Surprising power surge continues
Young went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Monday's win over the Guardians.
Analysis
The center fielder came into 2026 with five career homers in 303 MLB games, but through 53 contests to begin the current campaign he's already gone yard seven times, including his second-inning shot off Tanner Bibee on Monday. Four of Young's blasts have come in the last 10 games, a stretch in which he's slashing an eye-popping .391/.462/.957 with one steal, five runs and seven RBI.
The center fielder came into 2026 with five career homers in 303 MLB games, but through 53 contests to begin the current campaign he's already gone yard seven times, including his second-inning shot off Tanner Bibee on Monday. Four of Young's blasts have come in the last 10 games, a stretch in which he's slashing an eye-popping .391/.462/.957 with one steal, five runs and seven RBI.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+4%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+6%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .652 | 320 | 2 | 21 | .256 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .624 | 752 | 10 | 70 | .240 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .657 | 57 | 1 | 5 | .235 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .694 | 130 | 6 | 19 | .238 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .586 | 103 | 0 | 3 | .225 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .581 | 261 | 2 | 28 | .234 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .691 | 160 | 1 | 13 | .283 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .628 | 361 | 2 | 23 | .245 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+1%
OPS at Home
2026
+1%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .636 | 512 | 7 | 43 | .247 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .629 | 560 | 5 | 48 | .243 | ||||
| 2026Home | .681 | 89 | 3 | 12 | .253 | ||||
| 2026Away | .686 | 98 | 4 | 12 | .222 | ||||
| 2025Home | .588 | 166 | 1 | 15 | .238 | ||||
| 2025Away | .578 | 198 | 1 | 16 | .225 | ||||
| 2024Home | .651 | 257 | 3 | 16 | .250 | ||||
| 2024Away | .645 | 264 | 0 | 20 | .263 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jacob Young compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.28BB Rate
4.7%K Rate
16.8%BABIP
.254ISO
.153AVG
.237OBP
.289SLG
.390OPS
.679wOBA
.303Exit Velocity
88.7 mphHard Hit Rate
24.6%Barrels/PA
4.2%Expected BA
.268Expected SLG
.404Sprint Speed
25.1 ft/secGround Ball %
38.8%Line Drive %
21.6%Fly Ball %
39.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Young is a flawed player, but he's already a success story as a seventh-round draft pick by the Nationals in 2021. He got the call early last season when Victor Robles hit the injured list and never gave the center-field job back. Speed is his greatest asset and he used it to swipe 33 bags as a rookie, though he was also caught 10 times. The big problem is the minimal power, with Young managing just three home runs in 521 plate appearances last season. His offensive game is built around putting the ball in play -- often via the bunt -- and booking it down the line while looking to take the extra base. He was below average at the plate last season, but to justify a regular role in the Washington lineup he just has to do enough as a nine-hole hitter to complement his excellent defense in center.
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Not starting Saturday
Young isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
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Goes yard again Wednesday
Young went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Mets.
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Returns to lineup Wednesday
Young (rib) will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Mets.
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Held out of lineup
Young (rib) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Mets.
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Dealing with bruised rib
Young, who left Monday's game against the Mets after being hit by a pitch, is being considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a bruised rib, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Next up to be dealt?
Several teams have shown an interest in trading for Young this offseason, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
The Nationals dealt MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers on Thursday, and Rosenthal suggests another significant move could be on the way. Young's primary appeal is his defensive prowess in the outfield, as he racked up 14 outs above average and 12 defensive runs saved playing center field in 2025. If Young is dealt, Robert Hassell would have a clearer path to playing time for Washington.
The Nationals dealt MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers on Thursday, and Rosenthal suggests another significant move could be on the way. Young's primary appeal is his defensive prowess in the outfield, as he racked up 14 outs above average and 12 defensive runs saved playing center field in 2025. If Young is dealt, Robert Hassell would have a clearer path to playing time for Washington.