Walter Young (baseball)

Biography

Walter Earnest Young, Jr. (February 18, 1980 – September 19, 2015) was an American professional baseball player. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles in 2005 as a first baseman and designated hitter. He was known for his large size and his ability to hit towering home runs. Young was listed at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and 322 pounds (146 kg). As of January 2022, his weight was the highest ever recorded by an active Major League Baseball player.

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