Gerald Young
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1994)
Gerald Young was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1994 for the Houston Astros, the Colorado Rockies, and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 8 seasons. In 640 career games, he hit .246 with 446 hits, 3 home runs, and 113 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
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-07-08
- Last Game
- 1994-08-11
Full name: Gerald Anthony Young
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 1,815 | 259 | 446 | 58 | 19 | 3 | 113 | 155 | 227 | 213 | .246 | .329 | .304 | .633 | -2,333 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .304 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 71 | 274 | 44 | 88 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 27 | .321 | .262 (+22%) | .331 (+15%) | .415 (-9%) | .746 (+2%) | 178.3 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 149 | 576 | 79 | 148 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 37 | 65 | 66 | 66 | .257 | .254 (+1%) | .317 (+5%) | .377 (-14%) | .695 (-5%) | -350.4 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 146 | 533 | 71 | 124 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 34 | 74 | 60 | .233 | .254 (-8%) | .319 (+2%) | .375 (-26%) | .694 (-13%) | -893.9 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 57 | 154 | 15 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 23 | .175 | .257 (-32%) | .324 (-17%) | .385 (-39%) | .710 (-29%) | -684.2 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 108 | 142 | 26 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 24 | 17 | .218 | .255 (-15%) | .323 (+1%) | .384 (-29%) | .708 (-15%) | -272.2 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 74 | 76 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 11 | .184 | .255 (-28%) | .322 (-13%) | .377 (-41%) | .699 (-28%) | -310.4 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 19 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | 16 | 41 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | .317 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 640 | 1,815 | 259 | 446 | 58 | 19 | 3 | 113 | 155 | 227 | 213 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -2,333 | ||
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 (640 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 335 | 938 | 136 | 238 | 1 | 57 | .254 |
| Away | 305 | 877 | 123 | 208 | 2 | 56 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-11 | STL | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-07 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-06 | STL | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-05 | STL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-02 | STL | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-01 | STL | WSN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-31 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994-07-26 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-25 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-24 | STL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 19 |
| Center Field | 506 |
| Right Field | 52 |
Salary History
Gerald Young's recorded salaries total $1,647,500 over 7 seasons, 1987 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Young's career ran from 1987 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1994.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | NL | $310,000 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | $420,000 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | $340,000 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $280,000 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | $150,000 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | $85,000 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,647,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 7.0 | 120 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Gerald Young (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Gerald Young: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 8, 1987 and the final game on August 11, 1994, Gerald Young built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Houston Astros (1987 through 1992), the Colorado Rockies (1993), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1994). Young is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 2 inches and 185 pounds. The bio says Young switch-hit and threw right-handed. Young was born on October 22, 1964, in Tela, Atlántida, Honduras. Young's full given name, per the bio, is Gerald Anthony Young.
In 640 games and 1,815 at bats, Young batted .246 with 446 hits, along with 3 homers, 113 RBI, and 155 stolen bases. Young got on base at a .329 rate and slugged .304 (.633 OPS). Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Young's .246 average sits 5.2% below it. The OPS comparison is .633 to a league .718, 11.9% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 148, in 1988. Young drove in a season-high 38 runs in 1989. On the bases, the high point was 65 steals in 1988.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gerald Young
- What years did Gerald Young play?
- Gerald Young played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1994.
- Was Gerald Young a pitcher?
- No. Gerald Young was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Gerald Young hit?
- Gerald Young hit 3 career home runs with 446 hits.
- What teams did Gerald Young play for?
- Gerald Young played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (1987–1992), the Colorado Rockies (1993), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1994).
- What were Gerald Young's career stats?
- In 640 games, Gerald Young had 446 hits, 3 home runs, 113 RBI, 259 runs, and 155 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- How much did Gerald Young earn in his career?
- Gerald Young's recorded salaries total $1,647,500 over 7 seasons, 1987 to 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Young's career ran from 1987 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1994.
- What was Gerald Young's salary?
- Gerald Young's last recorded salary was $310,000, in 1993. His highest recorded salary was $420,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1993.
- What position did Gerald Young play?
- Gerald Young played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gerald Young and how much did he weigh?
- Gerald Young was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Gerald Young hit each season?
- Gerald Young's home runs by season: 1 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 0 in 1989, 1 in 1990, 1 in 1991, 0 in 1992, 0 in 1993, and 0 in 1994. His most in one season was 1, in 1987, 1990, and 1991.
- What was Gerald Young's career batting average?
- Gerald Young batted .246 over his career, with 446 hits in 1,815 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gerald Young have?
- Gerald Young drove in 113 runs in his career.
- Is Gerald Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gerald Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.