Bobby Young
Born: 1/22/1925 in Granite, MD, USA
Died: 2/4/1985 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-08-30 | Final Game: 1958-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Robert George Young
Biography
Bobby Young was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1958. Born in 1925, Young played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 687 games throughout his career. He was known for his steady contributions at the plate, finishing with 609 hits, including 15 home runs and 137 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .249. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he successfully swiped 18 bases during his time in the league.
Playing during an era that straddled the transition from the post-war period into the more modern aspects of the game, Young's career was marked by the evolving style of play in baseball. He showcased a blend of offensive skills that made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have been a household name, Young's presence in the lineup and his consistent performance on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the late 1940s and 1950s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 687 | 2447 | 244 | 609 | 68 | 28 | 15 | 137 | 18 | 208 | 212 | 0.249 | 0.308 | 0.318 | 0.626 | -6207.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | STL | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 147 | 611 | 75 | 159 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 31 | 8 | 44 | 51 | 0.260 | -1721.2 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 149 | 575 | 59 | 142 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 39 | 3 | 56 | 48 | 0.247 | -956.9 |
| 1953 | SLA | AL | 148 | 537 | 48 | 137 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 2 | 41 | 40 | 0.255 | -1497.6 |
| 1954 | BAL | AL | 130 | 432 | 43 | 106 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 4 | 54 | 42 | 0.245 | -681.6 |
| 1955 | BAL | AL | 59 | 186 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 23 | 0.199 | -1138.2 |
| 1955 | CLE | AL | 18 | 45 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.311 | -1138.2 |
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | PHI | NL | 32 | 60 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.233 | -211.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 661 | 194 | 1610 | 1754 | 70 | 503 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | SLA | 2B | 147 | 0 | 361 | 462 | 17 | 118 |
| 1952 | SLA | 2B | 149 | 0 | 380 | 407 | 13 | 127 |
| 1953 | SLA | 2B | 148 | 0 | 397 | 363 | 18 | 120 |
| 1954 | BAL | 2B | 127 | 118 | 299 | 310 | 15 | 76 |
| 1955 | BAL | 2B | 58 | 54 | 121 | 146 | 4 | 42 |
| 1955 | CLE | 2B | 11 | 10 | 24 | 33 | 1 | 14 |
| 1955 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | PHI | 2B | 21 | 12 | 28 | 33 | 2 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 661 |
| Third Base | 3 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 29th | 3.0 | 336 | 0 |