Leroy Young
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Leroy Young was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Homestead Grays. In 4 career games, he hit .200 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
Full name: Leroy A. Young
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .200 | .429 | .300 | .729 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career OBP .429 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +30.3% above league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career OPS .729 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — +6.0% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | HG | NN2 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .154 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-07-07 | HOM | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-01 | HOM | NY6 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1946-06-30 | HOM | NY5 | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-30 | HOM | NY5 | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Leroy Young
- Was Leroy Young a pitcher?
- No. Leroy Young was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Leroy Young hit?
- Leroy Young hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Leroy Young's career batting average?
- Leroy Young batted .200 over his career, with 2 hits in 10 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leroy Young have?
- Leroy Young drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Leroy Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leroy Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Leroy Young play for?
- Leroy Young played for the Homestead Grays.