Bobby Young, baseball player, 1948-1958

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

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

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