Ed Young

Born: 6/13/1913 in East Saint Louis, IL, USA

Died: 8/3/1967 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Edward Young

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Biography

Ed Young, born in 1913, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility and consistency as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 182 games, accumulating 186 hits and maintaining a solid batting average of .28. Young's offensive contributions include 11 home runs and 100 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team's scoring efforts. Additionally, he has displayed speed on the bases with 18 stolen bases, reflecting his well-rounded skill set. As an active player, Young plays in an era characterized by a blend of traditional baseball values and modern athleticism. His style is marked by a keen sense of situational hitting and an aggressive approach on the base paths. Young's ongoing contributions to the game continue to impact his team's success, as he remains a key figure in the league, embodying the competitive spirit and dedication that define professional baseball today. His journey through the sport serves as an inspiration to aspiring players, demonstrating the importance of perseverance and adaptability in a continually evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
182	664	104	186	37	8	11	100	18	51	4	0.280	0.338	0.410	0.748	418.7

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — +5.3% 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	CAG	IND	2	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	CAG	NAL	26	90	17	25	3	2	1	15	1	6	3	0.278	.272 (+2%)	.341 (-3%)	.392 (-1%)	.734 (-2%)	-45.0
1939	CAG	NAL	34	122	20	34	9	1	2	19	10	16	0	0.279	.274 (+2%)	.342 (+9%)	.393 (+6%)	.735 (+8%)	186.6
1940	CAG	NAL	18	65	10	21	4	0	1	11	1	7	1	0.323	.267 (+21%)	.335 (+18%)	.387 (+11%)	.722 (+15%)	177.6
1941	CAG	NAL	18	68	11	22	2	1	2	16	1	4	0	0.324	.262 (+23%)	.332 (+11%)	.373 (+26%)	.705 (+19%)	200.0
1942	CAG	NAL	6	20	3	7	1	0	0	4	0	1	0	0.350	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CAG	NAL	28	104	15	30	6	2	1	12	0	5	0	0.288	.255 (+13%)	.324 (+1%)	.346 (+19%)	.671 (+10%)	128.3
1946	CAG	NAL	18	70	11	14	2	0	1	7	2	4	0	0.200	.256 (-22%)	.328 (-26%)	.358 (-24%)	.687 (-25%)	-289.5
1947	HG	NN2	28	103	13	28	9	1	3	11	2	4	0	0.272	.262 (+4%)	.336 (-11%)	.376 (+24%)	.712 (+7%)	60.7
1947	CAG	NAL	4	16	3	4	1	1	0	5	1	3	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	60.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1943	ALC	CAG	2	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	146	140	1388	73	44	76
3B	13	9	11	20	6	1
C	25	22	102	23	5	0
OF	2	2	2	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	CAG	C	2	2	19	4	0	0
1938	CAG	1B	16	14	125	9	4	4
1938	CAG	3B	7	5	5	13	3	0
1938	CAG	C	2	1	8	1	1	0
1938	CAG	OF	2	2	2	1	2	0
1939	CAG	1B	31	30	323	19	6	16
1939	CAG	3B	2	2	4	3	1	1
1939	CAG	C	1	1	5	1	1	0
1940	CAG	1B	18	18	170	12	14	9
1941	CAG	1B	17	15	157	6	2	9
1941	CAG	3B	2	1	1	3	2	0
1941	CAG	C	1	1	4	1	0	0
1942	CAG	1B	1	1	8	0	1	0
1942	CAG	C	4	3	16	5	0	0
1943	CAG	1B	20	19	195	8	1	12
1943	CAG	3B	2	1	1	1	0	0
1943	CAG	C	8	8	27	6	3	0
1946	CAG	1B	18	18	175	10	4	10
1946	CAG	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1947	HG	1B	25	25	235	9	12	16
1947	HG	C	2	2	6	2	0	0
1947	CAG	C	4	4	16	3	0	0