Del Young, baseball player, 1909-1915

Del Young

Born: 10/24/1885 in Macon, MO, USA

Died: 12/17/1959 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-24 | Final Game: 1915-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Delmer John Young

Biography

Del Young was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player. His career spanned from 1909 until May 12, 1915, during which he played in 94 games. Young was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a .265 batting average, which highlighted his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. He recorded 52 hits over his playing years, including 4 home runs and 23 RBIs, demonstrating a capability to drive in runs and provide power at the plate. Throughout his career, Young was a part of the transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style. Though he did not achieve overwhelming statistical success, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable, particularly in an era when the dynamics of the game were shifting. Young's lone stolen base indicates a player who was not primarily known for speed but rather for his ability to handle the bat efficiently. His time in Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

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 0.265 0.284 0.403 0.687 141.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 46 1 53 3 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 2
Right Field 37