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TEXAS RANGERS
AGE: 30
POSITION: Shortstop
BIRTHPLACE: Covina, CA
RESIDES: La Quinta,CA
COLLEGE: University of California Santa Barbara
PERSONAL: Wife Cristina, one son
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Since the 2002 season, Michael and his wife Cristina have been actively
involved with "Wipe Out Kids' Cancer" (WOKC). They have hosted the WOKC
Ambassadors for the past five years at Ranger games, providing tickets, food,
souvenirs and a private meeting with Michael. WOKC partners with the
Children's Medical Center of Dallas and selects children to represent WOKC at
different fundraising events. The primary purpose of the program is to give
kids a chance to just be kids and forget about their cancer treatments. Meeting
Michael and attending a Rangers game is one of the highlights of the year. In
2005, Michael helped furnish an outpatient physical therapy room at Children's
Medical Center, providing much needed equipment. Last year he founded the
"Young Heroes Scholarship" program, awarding four cancer survivors $2,500
college scholarships and a laptop computer. In addition, he awarded six other
survivors $1,000 scholarships. This year, he is expanding his scholarship
awards. Michael also participates in MLB Players Association "Buses for
Baseball" and "Action Team" programs. He won the 2003 Harold McKinney
Good Guy Award from the Baseball Writers Association.
Michael Young ranked second in the American League last season in hits (217)
and doubles (52). His .317 average was 13th in the league. He set a club
record with 744 plate appearances and 691 at-bats.
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