Leandy Young
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Leandy Young was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 4 teams, including the Kansas City Monarchs. In 28 career games, he hit .297 with 22 hits and 9 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 184 lb
- Died
- 2/4/1997 in Berkeley, CA, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 74 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .297 | .325 | .378 | .703 | 0 |
Career AVG .297 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .703 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | KCM | NAL | 6 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CAG | NAL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | MRS | NAL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BBB | NAL | 12 | 37 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BBB | NAL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 28 | 74 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .297 | — | — | — | — | 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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .400 |
| Away | 8 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | .545 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-06-03 | BIR | KCM | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-27 | BIR | CIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-13 | BIR | KCM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-05-13 | BIR | KCM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-06 | BIR | CVB | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-28 | BIR | KCM | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-06 | BIR | MEM | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-19 | BIR | KCM | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-06-18 | BIR | MEM | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-06-15 | BIR | CIA | W | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Leandy Young: the record in brief
Leandy Young's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1940 to 1945. By club, Young's seasons break down as the Kansas City Monarchs (1940), the Chicago American Giants (1942), the Memphis Red Sox (1942), and the Birmingham Black Barons (1944 to 1945). At 184 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame, Young is listed as a left fielder. Young threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 10, 1909, in Dallas, TX, USA. Young died on February 4, 1997, in Berkeley, CA, USA.
Across 28 games at the plate, Young's career line reads 22 hits in 74 at bats for a .297 average, along with 9 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .325 clip and slugging .378, Young finished with a .703 OPS. The league as a whole hit .261 across Young's seasons, which puts the .297 career mark 14.0% above average. Young collected a career-high 10 hits in 1944.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leandy Young
- Was Leandy Young a pitcher?
- No. Leandy Young was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Leandy Young hit?
- Leandy Young hit 0 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What was Leandy Young's career batting average?
- Leandy Young batted .297 over his career, with 22 hits in 74 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leandy Young have?
- Leandy Young drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Leandy Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leandy Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Leandy Young play for?
- Leandy Young played for the Kansas City Monarchs, the Chicago American Giants, the Memphis Red Sox, and the Birmingham Black Barons.