Del Young, baseball player, 1937-1940

Del Young

Born: 3/11/1912 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 12/8/1979 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-19 | Final Game: 1940-06-12

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Delmer Edward Young

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Biography

Del Young, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1937 to 1940. Primarily a position player, Young participated in 309 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 213 hits, resulting in a batting average of .224. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 76 runs batted in, complemented by 7 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed in his playing style. Competing during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-driven styles of the late 1930s, Young's contributions came at a time when baseball was beginning to see a shift in player dynamics and tactics. Although his career statistics may not place him among the legends of the game, Young's role as a reliable position player during his tenure reflected the depth and talent of the teams he played for. His time in the league came to an end on June 12, 1940, marking the conclusion of a career that, while perhaps overshadowed by more prominent contemporaries, was nonetheless a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
309 950 87 213 31 7 3 76 7 48 115 0.224 0.264 0.281 0.545 -4815.9

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 25.7% 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
1937 PHI NL 109 360 36 70 9 2 0 24 6 18 55 0.194 .276 (-30%) .342 (-31%) .398 (-42%) .740 (-37%) -2663.2
1938 PHI NL 108 340 27 78 13 2 0 31 0 20 35 0.229 .272 (-16%) .341 (-19%) .392 (-29%) .734 (-24%) -1640.2
1939 PHI NL 77 217 22 57 9 2 3 20 1 8 24 0.263 .274 (-4%) .342 (-16%) .393 (-7%) .735 (-11%) -512.5
1940 PHI NL 15 33 2 8 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 0.242 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 147 0 289 438 38 84
SS 148 0 239 379 41 63

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 PHI 2B 108 0 200 333 28 63
1938 PHI 2B 17 0 40 44 3 8
1938 PHI SS 87 0 156 263 30 44
1939 PHI 2B 17 0 39 50 6 12
1939 PHI SS 55 0 70 104 10 16
1940 PHI 2B 5 0 10 11 1 1
1940 PHI SS 6 0 13 12 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 147
Shortstop 148