Russ Young
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931)
Russ Young was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1931 for the St. Louis Browns. In 16 career games, he hit .118 with 4 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/13/1984 in Roseville, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-04-16
- Last Game
- 1931-07-27
Full name: Russell Charles Young
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .118 | .167 | .206 | .373 | 0 |
Career AVG .118 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.
Career SLG .206 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.
Career OPS .373 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 48.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 16 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 16 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .154 |
| Away | 9 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .095 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-07-27 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-07-19 | SLA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1931-07-17 | SLA | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-07-16 | SLA | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-07-15 | SLA | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-07-15 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-07-04 | SLA | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-28 | SLA | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-25 | SLA | PHA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-06-23 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 16 |
Russ Young: the record in brief
The profile opens with Russ Young's first major league game on April 16, 1931; the last one listed came on July 27, 1931. The team column never changes: it is the St. Louis Browns in 1931. Young is listed as a catcher at 6'0" and 175 pounds. The bio says Young batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Young was born on September 15, 1902, in Bryan, OH, USA. The bio records the death on May 13, 1984, in Roseville, CA, USA. The given name on file is Russell Charles Young.
Across 16 games at the plate, Young's career line reads 4 hits in 34 at bats for a .118 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 2 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .167 and .206 give Young a career OPS of .373. Young's .118 average ran 57.4% below the .276 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1931 with the St. Louis Browns, 16 games, 34 at bats and 4 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Young, 16 games, came at catcher. Behind the plate, Young's fielding totals are 44 putouts, 7 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russ Young
- Was Russ Young a pitcher?
- No. Russ Young was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Russ Young hit?
- Russ Young hit 1 career home run with 4 hits.
- What teams did Russ Young play for?
- Russ Young played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1931).
- What were Russ Young's career stats?
- In 16 games, Russ Young had 4 hits, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .118 batting average.
- What position did Russ Young play?
- Russ Young played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Russ Young and how much did he weigh?
- Russ Young was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was Russ Young's career batting average?
- Russ Young batted .118 over his career, with 4 hits in 34 at bats.
- How many RBI did Russ Young have?
- Russ Young drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Russ Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Russ Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.