OVERALL GRADE
D− Limited
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PLAYER PROFILE
Jacob Young
Center Field • Washington Nationals
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Age:
27
Height:
5' 11"
Weight:
192 lbs
UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Player IQ
IQ SCORE
40 Out of 100CURRENT ROLE
Outfielder
This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.
30-SECOND IQ
The quick read on Jacob Young
Jacob Young currently profiles as a limited hitting performer. SB is the strongest verified indicator, while OBP represents the clearest relative development opportunity.
WHY THIS SCORE
- OPS: 16th percentile (Would rank #126)
- SLG: 24th percentile (Would rank #114)
- OBP: 14th percentile (Would rank #128)
- AVG: 21th percentile (Would rank #118)
2026 HITTING
Hitting Statistics
AVG
.234
Would rank #118
Top 79% vs qualifiers
Hits divided by at-bats.
OBP
.297
Would rank #128
Top 86% vs qualifiers
Rate of reaching via a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch in official OBP opportunities.
SLG
.385
Would rank #114
Top 76% vs qualifiers
Total bases per at-bat.
OPS
.682
Would rank #126
Top 84% vs qualifiers
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage.
HR
9
#156 MLB
Top 25%
RBI
38
#154 MLB
Top 25%
H
70
#160 MLB
Top 26%
SB
13
#49 MLB
Top 8%
VERIFIED CAREER CONTEXT
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UNDERSTAND THE PLAYER
Scout Report
ARCHETYPE
Outfielder
Available current-season rate statistics are compared directionally with the qualified MLB hitter pool. These are not official rankings.
DATA CONFIDENCE
Moderate confidence
Compared with qualified MLB hitters, but this is not an official qualified ranking.
STRENGTHS
Verified indicators
Percentile-based strengths are withheld until the player officially qualifies.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Areas to monitor
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On-Base Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (330 PA across 98 games): .297 OBP would place #128 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (14th percentile). This is not an official rank.
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Batting Average Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (330 PA across 98 games): .234 AVG would place #118 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (21st percentile). This is not an official rank.
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Slugging Production Directional comparison
Why: Directional comparison (330 PA across 98 games): .385 SLG would place #114 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (24th percentile). This is not an official rank.
VERSATILITY
Single-position usage
- Primary role or position
- Center Field
- Position / role entries
- 1
- Verified secondary positions
- None in available season position data
This report summarizes available 2026 MLB statistics and official position information and available season usage. Non-qualified comparisons are directional, not official leaderboard ranks. Percentiles are calculated by IQDugout from official MLB comparison pools. Confidence reflects sample size, qualification, and supported comparison coverage. Versatility labels summarize verified position usage and are not league benchmarks. This is a current-data evaluation, not a projection.