Charlie Young

Born: 1/12/1893 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 5/12/1952 in Riverside, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-05 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Charles Young

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Biography

Charlie Young was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, whose career spanned a brief period from 1915 to October 3, 1915. Competing in a time when the game was marked by the transition into the lively ball era, Young took the mound for a short stint but left a notable mark in the annals of baseball history. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.91, demonstrating the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time in managing both offense and defense. Over the course of his career, Young struck out 13 batters but did not record any saves, reflecting the limited opportunities available to him in high-leverage situations. Despite his modest statistics, Young's role as a pitcher in the early 20th century helped pave the way for future generations of players, contributing to the evolution of the game during a dynamic period in baseball history. His time in the majors, albeit brief, serves as a reminder of the countless players who have shaped the sport, even if their careers did not reach the heights of some of their contemporaries.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	9	5	1	0	0	35.0	39	23	0	21	13	5.91	0

Career ERA 5.91 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 104.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1915	BLF	FL	2	3	9	5	1	0	0	35.0	39	23	21	13	5.91	2.90 (-104%)	-736.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.222	0.300	0.222	0.522	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1915	BLF	FL	9	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	3	17	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	BLF	P	9	0	3	17	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9