Ernie Young

Born: 7/8/1969 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-05-17 | Final Game: 2004-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ernest Wesley Young

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Biography

Ernie Young was a professional baseball player born in 1969, whose career spanned from 1994 to 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Young made an impact in Major League Baseball over the course of 288 games. He recorded a total of 179 hits, 27 home runs, and 90 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .225. Known for his versatility on the field, Young contributed both offensively and defensively, while also showcasing his speed with 10 stolen bases. Young's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing a surge in offensive production and power hitting. His ability to hit for power, as evidenced by his home run total, provided teams with valuable run support. Though his batting average may not have reflected the heights of other sluggers of his era, Young's contributions as a role player were significant, illustrating the depth of talent present in the league during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After his retirement on September 24, 2004, Young remained a respected figure in baseball, remembered for his work ethic and determination on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
288	796	108	179	33	4	27	90	10	90	213	0.225	0.310	0.378	0.688	-1032.8

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
1994	OAK	AL	11	30	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	1	8	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	OAK	AL	26	50	9	10	3	0	2	5	0	8	12	0.200	.266 (-25%)	.337 (-8%)	.417 (-9%)	.755 (-9%)	-70.0
1996	OAK	AL	141	462	72	112	19	4	19	64	7	52	118	0.242	.269 (-10%)	.340 (-4%)	.426 (-1%)	.767 (-2%)	-237.3
1997	OAK	AL	71	175	22	39	7	0	5	15	1	19	57	0.223	.266 (-16%)	.336 (-10%)	.419 (-17%)	.756 (-14%)	-449.6
1998	KCR	AL	25	53	2	10	3	0	1	3	2	2	9	0.189	.266 (-29%)	.335 (-31%)	.420 (-28%)	.755 (-29%)	-275.9
1999	AZ	NL	6	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	DET	AL	5	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	4	5	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	CLE	AL	3	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0