Kip Young
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1979)
Kip Young was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979 for the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 27 career appearances, he went 8-9 with a 3.86 ERA and 71 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-07-21
- Last Game
- 1979-09-26
Full name: Kip Lane Young
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | DET | AL | 6 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 105.2 | 94 | 33 | 30 | 49 | 2.81 | 3.69 (+24%) | 37.2 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.2 | 60 | 31 | 11 | 22 | 6.39 | 4.00 (-60%) | -1988.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 9 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 149.1 | 154 | 64 | 41 | 71 | 3.86 | — | -1,952 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | DET | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (54 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 96.0 | 100 | 35 | 21 | 41 | 3.28 |
| Away | 11 | 53.1 | 54 | 29 | 20 | 30 | 4.89 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-09-26 | DET | BAL | — | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-11 | DET | CLE | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-07-23 | DET | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-07-20 | DET | MIN | L | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1979-07-10 | DET | MIN | — | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979-07-05 | DET | TOR | W | 8.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979-06-30 | DET | CLE | L | 6.1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979-06-22 | DET | BAL | — | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979-06-20 | DET | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-05-08 | DET | CHW | — | 1.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green | OH | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Kip Young: the record in brief
According to the bio, Kip Young debuted on July 21, 1978 and played a final game on September 26, 1979. Young's only club in the season tables is the Detroit Tigers. Young is listed as a pitcher at 5 feet, 11 inches and 175 pounds. Young both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 29, 1954, in Georgetown, OH, USA. Kip Young was the playing name; the full given name is Kip Lane.
Across 27 games (20 starts), Young recorded 8 wins against 9 losses with a 3.86 ERA. The totals include 71 strikeouts. Young's 3.86 ERA was close to the 3.84 league figure for those seasons. 1978 brought Young a season-high 6 wins. In 1978, one of the busiest seasons, Young posted a 2.81 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.69.
The position breakdown shows 27 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 7 putouts and 20 assists against 1 errors.
Young's college years, 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1976, were spent at Bowling Green State University. The game-log section draws on 54 games of Retrosheet box scores for Young.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kip Young
- What years did Kip Young play?
- Kip Young played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979.
- Was Kip Young a pitcher?
- Yes. Kip Young pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 71 strikeouts.
- What teams did Kip Young play for?
- Kip Young played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1978–1979).
- What were Kip Young's career stats?
- In 27 games, Kip Young went 8-9 with a 3.86 ERA, 71 strikeouts, and 149.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Kip Young play?
- Kip Young played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kip Young and how much did he weigh?
- Kip Young was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Kip Young's career ERA?
- Kip Young finished with a 3.86 career ERA, going 8-9 with 71 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kip Young have?
- Kip Young recorded 71 career strikeouts.
- Is Kip Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kip Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.