Del Young
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1915)
Del Young was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1915 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Buffalo Blues, a span of 7 seasons. In 94 career games, he hit .265 with 52 hits, 4 home runs, and 23 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 129.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- Died
- 12/17/1959 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-09-24
- Last Game
- 1915-05-12
Full name: Delmer John Young
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 196 | 17 | 52 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 15 | .265 | .284 | .403 | .687 | 129 |
Career AVG .265 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Career SLG .403 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .647 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 80 | 174 | 17 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .276 | .255 (+8%) | .322 (-11%) | .339 (+27%) | .661 (+9%) | 129.3 |
| 1915 | BUF | FL | 12 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 94 | 196 | 17 | 52 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 15 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 129 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (94 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 49 | 78 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 9 | .167 |
| Away | 45 | 119 | 13 | 40 | 3 | 15 | .336 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-12 | BUF | PTF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-05-08 | BUF | SLF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-05-03 | BUF | CHF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-05-01 | BUF | CHF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-04-24 | BUF | BLF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-23 | BUF | BLF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-19 | BUF | BRF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-17 | BUF | BRF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-14 | BUF | BLF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-13 | BUF | BRF | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 37 |
Del Young: the record in brief
Del Young played a first major league game on September 24, 1909 and a last one on May 12, 1915. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1909), the Buffalo Buffeds (1914), and the Buffalo Blues (1915). Young is listed as an outfielder at 5'11" and 195 pounds. The bio says Young hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Young was born on October 24, 1885, in Macon, MO, USA. Young's death is recorded on December 17, 1959, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Del Young was the playing name; the full given name is Delmer John.
Across 94 games at the plate, Young's career line reads 52 hits in 196 at bats for a .265 average, along with 4 homers and 23 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .284 and .403 give Young a career OPS of .687. Young's .265 average ran 5.8% above the .251 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 6.1% above league average (.687 against .647). Young collected a career-high 48 hits in 1914.
Frequently Asked Questions about Del Young
- What years did Del Young play?
- Del Young played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1915.
- Was Del Young a pitcher?
- No. Del Young was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Del Young hit?
- Del Young hit 4 career home runs with 52 hits.
- What teams did Del Young play for?
- Del Young played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1909) and the Buffalo Blues (1914–1915).
- What were Del Young's career stats?
- In 94 games, Del Young had 52 hits, 4 home runs, 23 RBI, 17 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .265 batting average.
- What position did Del Young play?
- Del Young played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Del Young and how much did he weigh?
- Del Young was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Del Young hit each season?
- Del Young's home runs by season: 0 in 1909, 4 in 1914, and 0 in 1915. His most in one season was 4, in 1914.
- What was Del Young's career batting average?
- Del Young batted .265 over his career, with 52 hits in 196 at bats.
- How many RBI did Del Young have?
- Del Young drove in 23 runs in his career.
- Is Del Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Del Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.