Del Young

Born: 10/24/1885 in Macon, MO, USA

Died: 12/17/1959 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-24 | Final Game: 1915-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Delmer John Young

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Biography

Del Young was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player. His career spanned from 1909 until May 12, 1915, during which he played in 94 games. Young was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a .265 batting average, which highlighted his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. He recorded 52 hits over his playing years, including 4 home runs and 23 RBIs, demonstrating a capability to drive in runs and provide power at the plate. Throughout his career, Young was a part of the transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style. Though he did not achieve overwhelming statistical success, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable, particularly in an era when the dynamics of the game were shifting. Young's lone stolen base indicates a player who was not primarily known for speed but rather for his ability to handle the bat efficiently. His time in Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	0.250	.000	0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	4.0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	0.250	.000	0.250

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
94	196	17	52	5	5	4	23	1	5	15	0.265	0.284	0.403	0.687	129.3

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +22.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — +6.1% 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
1909	CIN	NL	2	7	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	BUF	FL	80	174	17	48	5	5	4	22	0	3	13	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.322 (-11%)	.339 (+27%)	.661 (+9%)	129.3
1915	BUF	FL	12	15	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0