Norman Young

Born: 9/18/1918 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 1/17/1987 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 154 lbs

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Biography

Norman Young, born in 1918, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has played in 19 games, demonstrating a solid batting average of .277, which highlights his ability to connect with the ball consistently. Young has accumulated 13 hits and driven in 5 runs, showcasing his contributions to his team's offensive efforts. While he has yet to hit a home run, he has displayed speed on the bases with 1 stolen base to his credit. Young's playing career unfolds in a modern era that emphasizes athleticism and offensive production. As he continues to compete, he stands as a testament to the evolving nature of the game, adapting to contemporary strategies while maintaining a focus on fundamental skills. His ongoing presence in the league not only adds depth to his team but also enriches the narrative of baseball's storied history as he carves out his own path in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	47	6	13	1	0	0	5	1	6	0	0.277	0.370	0.298	0.668	16.1

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1944	KCM	NAL	19	47	6	13	1	0	0	5	1	6	0	0.277	—	—	—	—	16.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	2	5	3	2	1
3B	2	2	0	0	0	0
SS	11	8	18	24	6	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	KCM	2B	3	2	5	3	2	1
1944	KCM	3B	2	2	0	0	0	0
1944	KCM	SS	11	8	18	24	6	9

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3
Third Base	2
Shortstop	11