Jake Young gives Queens a late-innings weapon with swing-and-miss bite
In the 2026 season, Queens right-hander Jake Young has flashed real value as a high-leverage reliever, including a 4.0-inning scoreless save against Navy, a four-strikeout shutout outing vs. FGCU, and a clean two-inning win at Southern Illinois. He looks like a tough fit for hitters when he’s on: the Royals have trusted him to finish games, and that usually signals confidence in his poise and strike-throwing under pressure. The caution flag is workload and consistency, but the upside is a composed righty who can shorten games in a hurry.
