Curt Young, baseball player, 1983-1993

Curt Young

Born: 4/16/1960 in Saginaw, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-06-24 | Final Game: 1993-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Curtis Allen Young

Biography

Curt Young, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1983 until his retirement in 1993. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 69 wins and 53 losses, demonstrating his ability to be a reliable starter on the mound. Young achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31 and recorded a total of 536 strikeouts, showcasing his capacity to miss bats and control games through his pitching prowess. Notably, he did not register any saves during his playing tenure, reflecting his role primarily as a starting pitcher. Young's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by offensive explosions and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. His contributions to his teams, particularly through his consistency and durability, made him a valuable asset on the pitching staff. Young's legacy is marked by his steady performance and his ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of baseball throughout the late 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
69 53 251 162 15 3 0 1107.0 1133 530 147 366 536 4.31 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
253 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 WS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1988 WS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1988 ALCS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 3.3 3 0 0 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1990 WS OAK 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00
1988 ALCS OAK 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 1 0 0 2 0.00
1988 WS OAK 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 251 162 61 157 7 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 251
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 OAK AL $325,000
1992 KCA AL $400,000
1991 OAK AL $775,000
1990 OAK AL $675,000
1989 OAK AL $572,500
1988 OAK AL $410,000
1987 OAK AL $171,875
1986 OAK AL $79,000
Total Career Earnings $3,408,375

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant MI 1980, 1981