Delwyn Young
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2010)
Delwyn Young was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. In 344 career games, he hit .258 with 183 hits, 17 home runs, and 81 RBI.
- 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 209 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-09-07
- Last Game
- 2010-10-02
Full name: Delwyn Rudy Young
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 710 | 76 | 183 | 37 | 4 | 17 | 81 | 4 | 58 | 182 | .258 | .317 | .393 | .709 | -706 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .393 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OPS .709 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAN | NL | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAN | NL | 19 | 34 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .382 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | 83 | 126 | 10 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 34 | .246 | .263 (-7%) | .333 (-3%) | .416 (-18%) | .749 (-12%) | -220.8 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 124 | 354 | 40 | 94 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 43 | 2 | 29 | 90 | .266 | .262 (+1%) | .332 (-2%) | .417 (-9%) | .750 (-6%) | -319.6 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 110 | 191 | 22 | 45 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 1 | 13 | 52 | .236 | .257 (-8%) | .325 (-12%) | .402 (+3%) | .728 (-4%) | -165.8 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 344 | 710 | 76 | 183 | 37 | 4 | 17 | 81 | 4 | 58 | 182 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -706 | ||
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 (344 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 179 | 362 | 48 | 95 | 11 | 50 | .262 |
| Away | 165 | 348 | 28 | 88 | 6 | 31 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-02 | PIT | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-30 | PIT | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-28 | PIT | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-26 | PIT | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-25 | PIT | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-24 | PIT | HOU | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-18 | PIT | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-15 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-12 | PIT | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-11 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 70 | 57 | 113 | 148 | 4 | 39 |
| 3B | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 82 | 67 | 127 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | LAN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | LAN | OF | 6 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAN | 2B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | LAN | OF | 23 | 17 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | PIT | 2B | 53 | 52 | 102 | 131 | 4 | 37 |
| 2009 | PIT | OF | 30 | 29 | 66 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | PIT | 2B | 10 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | PIT | 3B | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | PIT | OF | 21 | 16 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 70 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 59 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Delwyn Young's recorded salaries total $1,241,500 over 3 seasons, 2008 to 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Young's career ran from 2006 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PIT | NL | $444,500 |
| 2009 | LAN | NL | $406,000 |
| 2008 | LAN | NL | $391,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,241,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community College | Riverside | CA | 2001 |
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara | CA | 2002 |
Delwyn Young: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 7, 2006 and the final game on October 2, 2010, Delwyn Young built the record summarized on this page. Young played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006 to 2008) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009 through 2010). Young, born on June 30, 1982, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 10 inches and 209 pounds. The given name on file is Delwyn Rudy Young.
In 344 games and 710 at bats, Young batted .258 with 183 hits, plus 17 home runs and 81 runs batted in. Young got on base at a .317 rate and slugged .393 (.709 OPS). Against a .264 league average for those years, Young's .258 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 5.5% below league average (.709 against .751). The hits column peaks at 94, in 2009. 2009 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .266 against a league .262, a 1% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Delwyn Young
- What years did Delwyn Young play?
- Delwyn Young played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010.
- Was Delwyn Young a pitcher?
- No. Delwyn Young was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Delwyn Young hit?
- Delwyn Young hit 17 career home runs with 183 hits.
- What teams did Delwyn Young play for?
- Delwyn Young played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006–2008) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009–2010).
- What were Delwyn Young's career stats?
- In 344 games, Delwyn Young had 183 hits, 17 home runs, 81 RBI, 76 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .258 batting average.
- How much did Delwyn Young earn in his career?
- Delwyn Young's recorded salaries total $1,241,500 over 3 seasons, 2008 to 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Young's career ran from 2006 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2007.
- What was Delwyn Young's salary?
- Delwyn Young's last recorded salary was $444,500, in 2010. His highest recorded salary was $444,500, in 2010, and his lowest was $391,000, in 2008. The Salary History table lists each season from 2008 to 2010.
- What position did Delwyn Young play?
- Delwyn Young played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Delwyn Young and how much did he weigh?
- Delwyn Young was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 209 pounds.
- How many home runs did Delwyn Young hit each season?
- Delwyn Young's home runs by season: 0 in 2006, 2 in 2007, 1 in 2008, 7 in 2009, and 7 in 2010. His most in one season was 7, in 2009 and 2010.
- What was Delwyn Young's career batting average?
- Delwyn Young batted .258 over his career, with 183 hits in 710 at bats.
- How many RBI did Delwyn Young have?
- Delwyn Young drove in 81 runs in his career.
- Is Delwyn Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Delwyn Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.