Dick Young
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1951-1952)
Dick Young was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1952 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 20 career games, he hit .234 with 18 hits and 2 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 1/7/2018 in Silverdale, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1951-09-11
- Last Game
- 1952-09-28
Full name: Richard Ennis Young
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 77 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .234 | .272 | .312 | .583 | -235 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career OBP .272 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OPS .583 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 17.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 15 | 68 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .235 | .260 (-10%) | .336 (-20%) | .385 (-20%) | .721 (-20%) | -235.5 |
| 1952 | PHI | NL | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 77 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -235 | ||
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 (20 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .176 |
| Away | 14 | 60 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-09-28 | PHI | NY1 | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952-09-27 | PHI | NY1 | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-26 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-19 | PHI | NY1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-12 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-09-29 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-09-28 | PHI | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951-09-26 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-09-25 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-09-23 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 17 |
Dick Young: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dick Young's first major league game on September 11, 1951; the last one listed came on September 28, 1952. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Born on June 3, 1928, in Seattle, WA, USA, Young is listed as a second baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Young's listed size is 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Young's death is recorded on January 7, 2018, in Silverdale, WA, USA. Young's full given name, per the bio, is Richard Ennis Young.
Across 20 games at the plate, Young's career line reads 18 hits in 77 at bats for a .234 average, plus 2 runs batted in. Young's career OPS of .583 combines a .272 on-base mark with .312 slugging. Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Young's .234 average sits 9.0% below it. 1951 produced Young's most hits, 16 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .235 in 1951, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dick Young
- What years did Dick Young play?
- Dick Young played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1952.
- Was Dick Young a pitcher?
- No. Dick Young was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dick Young hit?
- Dick Young hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What teams did Dick Young play for?
- Dick Young played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1951–1952).
- What were Dick Young's career stats?
- In 20 games, Dick Young had 18 hits, 2 RBI, 10 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- What position did Dick Young play?
- Dick Young played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dick Young and how much did he weigh?
- Dick Young was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Dick Young's career batting average?
- Dick Young batted .234 over his career, with 18 hits in 77 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dick Young have?
- Dick Young drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Dick Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dick Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.