Walter Young
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005)
Walter Young was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 2005 for the Baltimore Orioles. In 14 career games, he hit .303 with 10 hits, 1 home runs, and 3 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 320 lb
- Died
- 9/19/2015 in Purvis, MS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 2005-09-06
- Last Game
- 2005-10-02
Full name: Walter Ernest Young
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 33 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .303 | .378 | .424 | .803 | 0 |
Career AVG .303 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.
Career OBP .378 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.
Career SLG .424 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .803 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — +7.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 14 | 33 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .303 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 33 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .303 | — | — | — | — | 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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| Away | 8 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | .320 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-02 | BAL | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-30 | BAL | TBR | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005-09-26 | BAL | NYY | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-25 | BAL | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-22 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005-09-19 | BAL | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-18 | BAL | TBR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-16 | BAL | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-14 | BAL | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005-09-13 | BAL | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Walter Young
- Was Walter Young a pitcher?
- No. Walter Young was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Walter Young hit?
- Walter Young hit 1 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was Walter Young's career batting average?
- Walter Young batted .303 over his career, with 10 hits in 33 at bats.
- How many RBI did Walter Young have?
- Walter Young drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Walter Young in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walter Young has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Walter Young play for?
- Walter Young played for the Baltimore Orioles.