Anthony Young, baseball player, 1991-1996

Anthony Young

Born: 1/19/1966 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 6/27/2017 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-08-05 | Final Game: 1996-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Anthony Wayne Young

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Biography

Anthony Young was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1996. Born in 1966, he made his Major League Baseball debut on August 5, 1991, and showcased his talents as a member of several teams during his time in the league. Young is perhaps best remembered for his perseverance on the mound, as he experienced a challenging career marked by significant ups and downs. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 15-48 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89, illustrating the struggles many pitchers faced in a competitive era of the game. Despite the difficulties reflected in his record, Young was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 245 strikeouts throughout his career. Additionally, he recorded 20 saves, showcasing his versatility and capability as a relief pitcher. Young's journey through the league serves as a testament to the resilience required in professional sports, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his determination and contributions on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 48 181 51 2 0 20 460.0 471 199 41 167 245 3.89 0

Career ERA 3.89 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 7.9% better 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
1991 NYN NL 2 5 10 8 0 0 0 49.3 48 17 12 20 3.10 3.91 (+21%) 27.1
1992 NYN NL 2 14 52 13 1 0 15 121.0 134 56 31 64 4.17 3.75 (-11%) 1138.7
1993 NYN NL 1 16 39 10 1 0 3 100.3 103 42 42 62 3.77 4.19 (+10%) 296.7
1994 CHC NL 4 6 20 19 0 0 0 114.7 103 50 46 65 3.92 4.51 (+13%) -
1995 CHC NL 3 4 32 1 0 0 2 41.3 47 17 14 15 3.70 4.45 (+17%) -
1996 HOU NL 3 3 28 0 0 0 0 33.3 36 17 22 19 4.59 4.61 (avg) -1108.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
181 94 7 15 2 0 0 4 0 2 33 0.160 0.177 0.181 0.358 0.0

Career AVG .160 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career OBP .177 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career SLG .181 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.358 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 51.5% 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
1991 NYN NL 10 14 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1992 NYN NL 52 27 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1993 NYN NL 39 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1994 CHC NL 20 34 3 6 1 0 0 4 0 0 11 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1995 CHC NL 32 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1996 HOU NL 28 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 181 51 46 59 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 NYN P 10 8 4 4 1 0
1992 NYN P 52 13 13 15 2 1
1993 NYN P 39 10 9 14 3 1
1994 CHN P 20 19 14 18 1 1
1995 CHN P 32 1 5 3 2 1
1996 HOU P 28 0 1 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 181

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 HOU NL $275,000
1995 CHN NL $380,000
1994 CHN NL $230,000
1993 NYN NL $205,000
1992 NYN NL $115,000
Total Career Earnings $1,205,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Houston Houston TX 1986, 1987