Alex Young, baseball player, 2019

Alex Young

Born: 9/9/1993 in Hawthorn Woods, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-06-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Alexander Edward Young

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Biography

Alex Young, born in 1993, is an active Major League Baseball pitcher who has been making his mark in the league since his debut on June 27, 2019. Known for his versatility on the mound, Young has established himself as a reliable option for his team, showcasing a blend of control and strikeout ability. With a career record of 16-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34, he demonstrates the potential to be a key contributor in high-pressure situations. His total of 239 strikeouts reflects his capacity to miss bats and thwart opposing offenses. Young's playing style is characterized by his ability to adapt to different game situations, which has made him a valuable asset in various roles, including starting and relief pitching. As he continues his career, he remains an integral part of his team's pitching staff, contributing not only through his performances but also by mentoring younger players. In the evolving landscape of baseball, where pitching strategies are continually changing, Young's adaptability and experience position him well to leave a lasting impact on the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 18 177 25 0 0 1 277.7 285 134 49 106 239 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — near 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
2019 AZ NL 7 5 17 15 0 0 0 83.3 72 33 27 71 3.56 4.51 (+21%) -
2020 AZ NL 2 4 15 7 0 0 0 46.3 51 28 14 39 5.44 4.45 (-22%) -
2021 AZ NL 2 6 30 2 0 0 0 41.7 50 29 20 38 6.26 4.27 (-47%) -
2021 CLE AL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 10.3 15 9 7 5 7.84 4.27 (-84%) -468.0
2022 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
2022 SFG NL 1 1 24 1 0 0 0 26.3 28 7 11 20 2.39 3.97 (+40%) -
2023 CIN NL 4 2 63 0 0 0 1 53.7 53 23 20 50 3.86 4.33 (+11%) -890.2
2024 CIN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 0 0 2 0.00 — 0.0
2024 NYN NL 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 13.7 11 5 7 13 3.29 4.08 (+19%) -214.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
177 29 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.069 0.0

Career AVG .034 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 86.0% below league average.

Career OBP .034 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 89.1% below league average.

Career SLG .034 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 91.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.069 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 90.5% 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
2019 AZ NL 17 25 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0.040 — — — — 0.0
2020 AZ NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 AZ NL 30 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CLE AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 SFG NL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 CIN NL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 CIN NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 NYN NL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 177 25 14 24 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 ARI P 17 15 2 8 0 0
2020 ARI P 15 7 2 4 0 0
2021 ARI P 30 2 2 4 0 0
2021 CLE P 10 0 1 0 0 0
2022 CLE P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2022 SFN P 24 1 3 1 0 1
2023 CIN P 63 0 3 6 1 1
2024 CIN P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2024 NYN P 14 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 177