Ducky Yount

Born: 12/7/1885 in Iredell County, NC, USA

Died: 5/9/1970 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-20 | Final Game: 1914-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Herbert Macon Yount

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Biography

Ducky Yount, born in 1885, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from May 20, 1914, to August 15, 1914. Despite the short duration of his time in the majors, Yount made his mark with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 19 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters, although he did not register any saves. Playing during the early years of the 20th century, Yount's career fell within a transformative era for baseball, characterized by both the evolution of pitching techniques and the increasing commercialization of the sport. His contributions, though limited in terms of longevity, reflect the passion and dedication of players from this period, who often faced challenging conditions and fierce competition. Yount's brief stint in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not extensively documented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	13	1	1	0	0	41.3	44	19	2	19	19	4.14	0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 41.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1914	BLF	FL	1	1	13	1	1	0	0	41.3	44	19	19	19	4.14	2.93 (-41%)	-725.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 67.3% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 74.1% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 75.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 74.8% below 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
1914	BLF	FL	14	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	0	2	15	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	BLF	P	13	0	2	15	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14