Harvey Young

Born: 10/20/1920 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 8/1/1959 in Nashville, TN, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'2" | Weight: 126 lbs

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Biography

Harvey Young, born in 1920, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Competing in a highly competitive era of baseball, Young has made notable contributions to his teams over the course of his career, which spans several seasons. With a total of 15 games played, he has accumulated 10 hits and recorded 1 RBI, showcasing his ability to contribute to the offensive efforts of his team. His batting average currently stands at .217, reflecting the challenges he faces in maintaining consistency at the plate. Though Young has yet to hit a home run and has not recorded any stolen bases, his presence on the field and commitment to the game underscore his role as a valuable team player. As he continues his career, Young's journey offers insights into the evolving dynamics of professional baseball, particularly as younger players enter the league. His experience and adaptability highlight the importance of perseverance in a sport where every player's contribution can significantly impact the outcome of a game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	46	4	10	0	0	0	1	0	7	0	0.217	0.321	0.217	0.538	-113.2

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1943	BEG	NN2	15	46	4	10	0	0	0	1	0	7	0	0.217	—	—	—	—	-113.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	1	1	1	2	0
SS	13	13	24	33	15	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	BEG	3B	1	1	1	1	2	0
1943	BEG	SS	13	13	24	33	15	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Shortstop	13