University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Cajuns Alum Brandon Young Called Up To Major Leagues
4/18/2025 3:14:00 PM | Baseball
Right-hander to make MLB debut on Saturday for Orioles against Cincinnati
LAFAYETTE – Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns right-hander Brandon Young was called up by the Baltimore Orioles on Friday and became the 18th player in school history to be called up to the Major Leagues.
Young, a two-year letterwinner for Louisiana from 2019-20, will make his Major League debut on Saturday when he faces the Cincinnati Reds at Camden Yards. In two seasons with the Ragin' Cajuns, Young posted a 6-5 record with a 3.65 earned run average with 109 strikeouts in 79.0 innings.
The Lumberton, Texas native was named the organization's Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2024 before getting off to a strong start upon his return to Triple-A Norfolk. He opened the season with 11.1 innings without allowing an earned run.
Young signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 season. He had a 4.09 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 22 innings over seven Double-A outings in 2024 before being promoted to Triple-A Norfolk and recording a 3.44 ERA with 96 strikeouts in 89 innings over 20 games (18 starts).
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball season and single-game tickets are available for purchase online at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685). Fans can also support the baseball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through the Krewe Allons NIL Collective (click here).
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
For the latest updates on Ragin' Cajuns baseball, follow on Facebook (RaginCajunsBaseball), Twitter (@RaginCajunsBSB) and Instagram (@RaginCajunsBSB) or check RaginCajuns.com.
RAGIN' CAJUNS IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Jose Alvarez, RHP
Atlanta Braves (1981-82, 88-89)
Spencer Arrighetti, RHP
Houston Astros (2024-25)
Paul Bako, C
Detroit Tigers (1998), Houston Astros (1999-00), Florida Marlins (2000), Atlanta Braves (2000-01), Milwaukee Brewers (2002), Chicago Cubs (2003-04), Los Angeles Dodgers (2005), Kansas City Royals (2006), Baltimore Orioles (2007), Cincinnati Reds (2008), Pittsburgh Pirates (2009)
Chad Beck, RHP
Toronto Blue Jays (2011-2012)
Al Dark, INF
Boston Braves (1946-49), New York Giants (1950-56), St. Louis Cardinals (1956-58), Chicago Cubs (1958-59), Philadelphia Phillies (1959), Milwaukee Braves (1960)
Scott Dohmann, RHP
Colorado Rockies (2004-06), Kansas City Royals (2006), Tampa Bay Rays (2007-08)
Danny Farquhar, RHP
Toronto Blue Jays (2011), Seattle Mariners (2013-15), Tampa Bay Rays (2016-17), Chicago White Sox (2017-18)
Ron Guidry, LHP
New York Yankees (1975-88)
Hogan Harris, LHP
Oakland A's (2023-25)
Gary Haught, RHP
Oakland A's (1997)
Xavier Hernandez, RHP
Toronto Blue Jays (1989), Houston Astros (1990-1993), New York Yankees (1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995), Houston Astros (1996), Texas Rangers (1997-98)
Jim Holloway, RHP
Philadelphia Phillies (1929)
Chris Howard, C
Seattle Mariners (1991-1994)
Jonathan Lucroy, C
Milwaukee Brewers (2010-16), Texas Rangers (2016-17), Colorado Rockies (2017), Oakland A's (2018), Los Angeles Angels (2019), Chicago Cubs (2019), Boston Red Sox (2020), Washington Nationals (2021), Atlanta Braves (2021)
B.J. Ryan, LHP
Cincinnati Reds (1999), Baltimore Orioles (1999-05), Toronto Blue Jays (2006-09)
Blake Trahan, INF
Cincinnati Reds (2018)
Donne Wall, RHP
Houston Astros (1995-97), San Diego Padres (1998-00), New York Mets (2001), Los Angeles Angels (2002)
Brandon Young, RHP
Baltimore Orioles (2025)
Young, a two-year letterwinner for Louisiana from 2019-20, will make his Major League debut on Saturday when he faces the Cincinnati Reds at Camden Yards. In two seasons with the Ragin' Cajuns, Young posted a 6-5 record with a 3.65 earned run average with 109 strikeouts in 79.0 innings.
The Lumberton, Texas native was named the organization's Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2024 before getting off to a strong start upon his return to Triple-A Norfolk. He opened the season with 11.1 innings without allowing an earned run.
Young signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 season. He had a 4.09 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 22 innings over seven Double-A outings in 2024 before being promoted to Triple-A Norfolk and recording a 3.44 ERA with 96 strikeouts in 89 innings over 20 games (18 starts).
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Baseball season and single-game tickets are available for purchase online at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685). Fans can also support the baseball student athletes, and invest in the program's future, through the Krewe Allons NIL Collective (click here).
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
For the latest updates on Ragin' Cajuns baseball, follow on Facebook (RaginCajunsBaseball), Twitter (@RaginCajunsBSB) and Instagram (@RaginCajunsBSB) or check RaginCajuns.com.
RAGIN' CAJUNS IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Jose Alvarez, RHP
Atlanta Braves (1981-82, 88-89)
Spencer Arrighetti, RHP
Houston Astros (2024-25)
Paul Bako, C
Detroit Tigers (1998), Houston Astros (1999-00), Florida Marlins (2000), Atlanta Braves (2000-01), Milwaukee Brewers (2002), Chicago Cubs (2003-04), Los Angeles Dodgers (2005), Kansas City Royals (2006), Baltimore Orioles (2007), Cincinnati Reds (2008), Pittsburgh Pirates (2009)
Chad Beck, RHP
Toronto Blue Jays (2011-2012)
Al Dark, INF
Boston Braves (1946-49), New York Giants (1950-56), St. Louis Cardinals (1956-58), Chicago Cubs (1958-59), Philadelphia Phillies (1959), Milwaukee Braves (1960)
Scott Dohmann, RHP
Colorado Rockies (2004-06), Kansas City Royals (2006), Tampa Bay Rays (2007-08)
Danny Farquhar, RHP
Toronto Blue Jays (2011), Seattle Mariners (2013-15), Tampa Bay Rays (2016-17), Chicago White Sox (2017-18)
Ron Guidry, LHP
New York Yankees (1975-88)
Hogan Harris, LHP
Oakland A's (2023-25)
Gary Haught, RHP
Oakland A's (1997)
Xavier Hernandez, RHP
Toronto Blue Jays (1989), Houston Astros (1990-1993), New York Yankees (1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995), Houston Astros (1996), Texas Rangers (1997-98)
Jim Holloway, RHP
Philadelphia Phillies (1929)
Chris Howard, C
Seattle Mariners (1991-1994)
Jonathan Lucroy, C
Milwaukee Brewers (2010-16), Texas Rangers (2016-17), Colorado Rockies (2017), Oakland A's (2018), Los Angeles Angels (2019), Chicago Cubs (2019), Boston Red Sox (2020), Washington Nationals (2021), Atlanta Braves (2021)
B.J. Ryan, LHP
Cincinnati Reds (1999), Baltimore Orioles (1999-05), Toronto Blue Jays (2006-09)
Blake Trahan, INF
Cincinnati Reds (2018)
Donne Wall, RHP
Houston Astros (1995-97), San Diego Padres (1998-00), New York Mets (2001), Los Angeles Angels (2002)
Brandon Young, RHP
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