Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Brandon Young is a 6'6", 230-lb right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Recent performance shows mixed results with a 4.25-4.35 ERA and 1.45-1.482 WHIP through six starts with a 3-1 record. Young has delivered quality starts against the Yankees (5.1 IP, 2 ER, 5 K) and Marlins (6 IP, 3 ER, 5 K), but has struggled with command issues (multiple 3-walk outings) and inconsistency. He allowed 10 runs in 4 frames against Houston but has shown resilience in bounce-back performances. Young is currently filling a critical role for an injury-depleted Orioles rotation with Trevor Rogers, Dean Kremer, Cade Povich, and closer Ryan Helsley all on the IL.
Strengths
- + Effective against quality competition (Yankees lineup with .771 OPS)
- + Delivered quality starts in recent outings
- + Solid strikeout production (5 K in multiple starts)
- + Earned first quality start of season vs Marlins
- + Bounce-back capability after poor outings
- + Filling critical rotation role during team injuries
- + 3-1 record shows win support
- + Kept talented Yankees lineup mostly in check
About
Brandon Young is a sp for the Baltimore Orioles.
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Baltimore Orioles
Recent News
Brandon Young wasn't at his best in a no-decision against the Nationals on Sunday, giving up two runs on five hits in just 3 2/3 innings.
May 17, 2026
New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles: Ryan Weathers vs. Brandon Young
May 11, 2026
Ben Rice went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer on Monday in a loss to the Orioles.
May 11, 2026
Brandon Young was charged with two runs over 5 1/3 innings on Monday in a no-decision against the Yankees.
May 11, 2026