Floyd Youmans

Born: 5/11/1964 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-07-01 | Final Game: 1989-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Floyd Everett Youmans

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Biography

Floyd Youmans was a professional baseball pitcher known for his tenure in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989. Born in 1964, Youmans played during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and player conditioning. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 30-34 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74. His ability to strike out batters was a highlight of his game, as he amassed a total of 424 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters with his pitching repertoire. Despite his promising potential, Youmans' career was relatively brief, ending on June 24, 1989. He did not register any saves, as his primary role was as a starting pitcher. His contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1980s reflected the changing dynamics of Major League Baseball, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon to dominate games. Youmans remains a notable figure for fans of that era, remembered for his competitive spirit and contributions to the game during a time of significant change in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
30	34	94	90	10	6	0	539.0	428	224	45	280	424	3.74	0

Career ERA 3.74 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1985	WSN	NL	4	3	14	12	0	0	77.0	57	21	49	54	2.45	3.89 (+37%)	-
1986	WSN	NL	13	12	33	32	6	2	219.0	145	86	118	202	3.53	3.97 (+11%)	-
1987	WSN	NL	9	8	23	23	3	3	116.3	112	60	47	94	4.64	4.29 (-8%)	-
1988	WSN	NL	3	6	14	13	1	1	84.0	64	30	41	54	3.21	3.73 (+14%)	-
1989	PHI	NL	1	5	10	10	0	0	42.7	50	27	25	20	5.70	3.71 (-53%)	-2309.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
94	173	10	24	3	0	2	13	0	8	73	0.139	0.176	0.191	0.367	-534.6

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.367 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1985	WSN	NL	14	19	1	1	0	0	0	3	10	0.053	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	WSN	NL	33	75	4	12	0	1	7	5	29	0.160	.257 (-38%)	.325 (-35%)	.395 (-49%)	.720 (-43%)	-534.6
1987	WSN	NL	23	40	2	6	2	1	3	0	16	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	WSN	NL	14	26	2	4	1	0	3	0	12	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	PHI	NL	10	13	1	1	0	0	0	0	6	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0