Babe Young

Born: 7/1/1915 in Astoria, NY, USA

Died: 12/25/1983 in Everett, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-26 | Final Game: 1948-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Norman Robert Young

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Biography

Babe Young was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1948. Born in 1915, Young played primarily as a position player over his career, appearing in 728 games. He established himself as a reliable hitter, finishing with a career batting average of .273, which reflected his consistent contact skills and ability to drive in runs, as evidenced by his 415 RBIs. Young also contributed to his teams with 656 hits and 79 home runs, showcasing his power at the plate during an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Throughout his career, Young was known for his strong presence in the lineup, often playing in the outfield and infield, which demonstrated his versatility. His 9 stolen bases added a layer of speed to his playing style, allowing him to be a threat on the bases. Young's career spanned a significant period in baseball history, including the onset of World War II and the gradual integration of the game, which influenced the dynamics and opportunities for players in the league. His contributions to the game remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball's storied past.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
728	2403	320	656	121	17	79	415	9	274	161	0.273	0.352	0.436	0.788	5572.8

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .436 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.788 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +10.4% above 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
1936	NY1	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	NY1	NL	22	75	8	23	4	0	3	14	0	5	6	0.307	.274 (+12%)	.342 (+9%)	.393 (+22%)	.735 (+16%)	210.5
1940	NY1	NL	149	556	75	159	27	4	17	101	4	69	28	0.286	.267 (+7%)	.335 (+9%)	.387 (+14%)	.722 (+12%)	1432.7
1941	NY1	NL	152	574	90	152	28	5	25	104	1	66	39	0.265	.262 (+1%)	.332 (+4%)	.373 (+24%)	.705 (+14%)	1629.6
1942	NY1	NL	101	287	37	80	17	1	11	59	1	34	22	0.279	.253 (+10%)	.323 (+13%)	.349 (+32%)	.672 (+23%)	1192.0
1946	NY1	NL	104	291	30	81	11	0	7	33	3	30	21	0.278	.256 (+8%)	.328 (+5%)	.358 (+8%)	.687 (+7%)	380.8
1947	NY1	NL	14	14	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CIN	NL	95	364	55	103	21	3	14	79	0	35	26	0.283	.262 (+8%)	.336 (+4%)	.376 (+26%)	.712 (+15%)	0.0
1948	CIN	NL	49	130	11	30	7	2	1	12	0	19	12	0.231	.263 (-12%)	.340 (-3%)	.379 (-11%)	.719 (-7%)	-156.4
1948	STL	NL	41	111	14	27	5	2	1	13	0	16	6	0.243	.263 (-8%)	.340 (avg)	.379 (-7%)	.719 (-4%)	-156.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	545	0	4982	303	58	410
OF	79	0	143	4	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1939	NY1	1B	22	214	9	4	18
1940	NY1	1B	147	1505	86	13	112
1941	NY1	1B	150	1395	87	21	124
1942	NY1	1B	18	159	12	3	11
1942	NY1	OF	54	101	4	3	2
1946	NY1	1B	49	452	24	6	25
1946	NY1	OF	24	40	0	1	0
1947	CIN	1B	93	730	56	8	66
1948	CIN	1B	31	261	21	2	31
1948	CIN	OF	1	2	0	0	0
1948	SLN	1B	35	266	8	1	23