Delmon Young, Six Years Ago & Today
On this date in 2006, then top Tampa Bay prospect Delmon Young was suspended indefinitely by the International League, a day after throwing a bat that hits a replacement umpire in the chest. Young was ejected in the first inning following a called third strike in the Durham Bulls’ Triple-A game at Pawtucket. And, today, we have this news on Young -
Detroit Tigers slugger Delmon Young was arrested early this morning after he allegedly assaulted a man in front of a Midtown hotel, police sources told The Post.
Cops were called to the hotel around 2:40 a.m. after Young, whose ballclub is in town to play the Yankees tonight, pushed the man to the ground, sources said.
Young, known for his powerhouse arm in the outfield, was “highly intoxicated,” sources said, and had to be taken to the hospital to sober up before being moved to a police precinct.
The victim suffered scratches on his arm and was treated at the scene.
Young, who has had problems controlling his temper in the past, was charged with assault in the third degree and is in custody while awaiting arraignment.
Anger managment issues, perhaps?
