Chris Young (pitcher)
The debut, which occurred in a home game at Ameriquest Field in Arlington, served as a homecoming for Young who grew up in nearby Dallas, Texas and went to Highland Park High School. With his debut, Young became the second-tallest player in Major League Baseball, only an inch shorter than the Jon Rauch. Three other current and previous pitchers—Randy Johnson, Andrew Sisco and Eric Hillman—are also . He became the tallest pitcher in Rangers history, surpassing the right-handed pitcher Mike Smithson. After becoming part of the starting rotation, he made seven starts and compiled a 3–2 record with a 4.71 ERA. Young signed a three-year contract through 2007 on November 19.
David Phelps (baseball)
David Edward Phelps (born October 9, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the New York Yankees from 2012 to 2014, for the Miami Marlins from 2014 to 2017, and the Seattle Mariners in 2017. He bats and throws right-handed, is 6 feet and 2 inches tall, and weighs 200 pounds. Prior to beginning his professional career, Phelps played college baseball at the University of Notre Dame.