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Cole Young’s Rise from Backyard Drills to Walk-Off Hero | Seattle Mariners News
Cole Young’s rise to MLB stardom is fueled by smart preparation, humble roots in Pittsburgh, and a basketball background that gave him elite lateral speed. He credits studying pitchers and staying simple at the plate for his success, while learning mental resilience from mentor Andrew McCutchen. His most surreal moment? A walk-off homer in his Mariners debut — so electric he nearly blacked out. Built on backyard drills with his dad and relentless work ethic, Young thrives behind pitcher Brian Wu’s fiery intensity, proving that greatness is forged in the grind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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