Herman Young

Born: 4/14/1886 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 12/12/1966 in Ipswich, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-11 | Final Game: 1911-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Herman John Young

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Biography

Herman Young was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century. Young played as a position player, making his mark in Major League Baseball from June 11 to June 23, 1911. During his time in the league, he appeared in 9 games and recorded 6 hits, culminating in a batting average of 0.24. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions on the field reflected the playing style of the era, which emphasized contact hitting and speed. Young's career, though short-lived, occurred during a time of transition in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His statistics, while modest, highlight the challenges faced by many players of his time in establishing a lasting presence in the league. Despite the limited scope of his career, Herman Young remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who walked the fine line between potential and opportunity in the early years of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	25	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.240	0.269	0.240	0.509	0.0

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.509 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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
1911	BSN	NL	9	25	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.240	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	5	0	7	12	2	1
SS	3	0	3	11	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	BSN	3B	5	0	7	12	2	1
1911	BSN	SS	3	0	3	11	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	5
Shortstop	3