Is there enough production in Young's bat to complement elite defense?
The Nationals insist Jacob Young's Gold Glove-caliber defense is good enough to keep him in the lineup. But the outfielder is determined to be a more complete player.
As he ponders his potential Opening Day outfield, Blake Butera sees one of baseball’s best young hitters in James Wood. He sees a top prospect hoping for an offensive breakthrough in Dylan Crews. He sees a lesser-known prospect who did break through last summer in Daylen Lile.
And he sees Jacob Young, whose offensive …
