Maurice Young
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Maurice Young was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Monarchs. Across 12 career appearances, he went 4-4 with a 3.56 ERA and 20 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
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 187 lb
- Died
- 11/28/1984 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Full name: Maurice Doolittle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | KCM | NNL | 4 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 68.1 | 71 | 27 | 11 | 20 | 3.56 | 4.08 (+13%) | -229.7 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 68.1 | 71 | 27 | 11 | 20 | 3.56 | — | -230 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | .231 | .240 | .471 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.
Career OPS .471 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | KCM | NNL | 12 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 12 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
Maurice Young: the record in brief
Maurice Young's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. The team column never changes: it is the Kansas City Monarchs in 1927. Born on November 29, 1904, in Wetumpka, AL, USA, Young is listed as a pitcher. The bio gives 6'1" and 187 pounds. The bio records the death on November 28, 1984, in Kansas City, MO, USA. Maurice Young was the playing name; the full given name is Maurice Doolittle.
Young's career pitching line is 4 wins, 4 losses and a 3.56 ERA over 12 appearances. Young had 20 strikeouts. Against a 4.08 league ERA for the same years, Young was 12.9% better. Young's only pitching season is 1927: 12 games, 20 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 12 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 1 putouts and 30 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maurice Young
- Was Maurice Young a pitcher?
- Yes. Maurice Young pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 20 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Maurice Young hit?
- Maurice Young hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Maurice Young play for?
- Maurice Young played for one team, the Kansas City Monarchs (1927).
- What were Maurice Young's career stats?
- In 12 games, Maurice Young went 4-4 with a 3.56 ERA, 20 strikeouts, and 68.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Maurice Young play?
- Maurice Young played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Maurice Young and how much did he weigh?
- Maurice Young was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 187 pounds.
- What was Maurice Young's career ERA?
- Maurice Young finished with a 3.56 career ERA, going 4-4 with 20 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Maurice Young have?
- Maurice Young recorded 20 career strikeouts.
- Is Maurice Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Maurice Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.