Grant
Young
Grant Young is a writer, fighter, and wonky eye ambassador.
He covers Women’s Basketball, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets for Sports Illustrated’s ‘On SI’ sites, as well as writes blog posts and emails for CoachTube.
He holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of San Francisco (USF), where he also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and played on USF’s Division I baseball team for five years.
Featured Works
NBA Legends Blast WNBA For 'Reprehensible' Caitlin Clark Conduct
Sports Illustrated
Two NBA legends are not happy with how Caitlin Clark has been welcomed into the WNBA this season.
Yankees' Aaron Judge Addresses Being Thrown At By Red Sox
Sports Illustrated
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge got honest about the Boston Red Sox trying to hit him with a pitch during Saturday’s game.
Backed Up Sliders
the Under Review
Despite stemming from one’s shortcomings,
backed up sliders symbolize baseball’s grace.
Skin in the Game
The San Franciscan
Exploring the racial dynamics of baseball through the eyes of one local college player.
Within seconds of seeing his future teammates, Darius Foster knew he’d be representing his race alone.
Published Creative Writing
Essays
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