Delwyn Young

Born: 6/30/1982 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-07 | Final Game: 2010-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 209 lbs

Full name: Delwyn Rudy Young

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Biography

Delwyn Young, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010. Primarily known as a versatile position player, Young appeared in 344 games throughout his career, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a hitter and in the field. He finished his career with a batting average of .258, amassing 183 hits, including 17 home runs and 81 RBIs. His speed on the basepaths was reflected in his total of 4 stolen bases, indicating a well-rounded offensive skill set. Young's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, bridging the late 2000s as the game began to emphasize analytics and advanced metrics. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Young's contributions as a reliable utility player were appreciated by his teams. His journey through the majors illustrated the challenges and opportunities faced by players during this era, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
344	710	76	183	37	4	17	81	4	58	182	0.258	0.317	0.393	0.709	-847.3

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
2006	LAD	NL	8	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	LAD	NL	19	34	4	13	1	1	2	3	1	2	5	0.382	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	LAD	NL	83	126	10	31	9	0	1	7	0	14	34	0.246	.263 (-7%)	.333 (-3%)	.416 (-18%)	.749 (-12%)	-254.8
2009	PIT	NL	124	354	40	94	16	2	7	43	2	29	90	0.266	.262 (+1%)	.332 (-2%)	.417 (-9%)	.750 (-6%)	-392.9
2010	PIT	NL	110	191	22	45	11	1	7	28	1	13	52	0.236	.257 (-8%)	.325 (-12%)	.402 (+3%)	.728 (-4%)	-199.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	70	57	113	148	4	39
3B	8	7	6	10	3	1
OF	82	67	127	7	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	LAN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2007	LAN	2B	2	0	3	0	0	0
2007	LAN	OF	6	5	8	0	0	0
2008	LAN	2B	5	1	3	6	0	0
2008	LAN	OF	23	17	24	4	0	1
2009	PIT	2B	53	52	102	131	4	37
2009	PIT	OF	30	29	66	1	2	0
2010	PIT	2B	10	4	5	11	0	2
2010	PIT	3B	8	7	6	10	3	1
2010	PIT	OF	21	16	29	2	1	0