Irv Young

Born: 7/21/1877 in Columbia Falls, ME, USA

Died: 1/14/1935 in Brewer, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-14 | Final Game: 1911-08-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Irving Melrose Young

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Biography

Irv Young was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 until 1911. Born in 1877, Young's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the gradual transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. He made his debut on April 14, 1905, and went on to have a noteworthy career, finishing with a record of 63-95. Young was known for his durability on the mound, exemplified by his impressive earned run average of 3.11, which reflects his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. Throughout his career, Young struck out a total of 560 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher and a reliable option in tight game situations. His contributions to the game were significant, as he competed during a time when pitching styles and strategies were evolving. Young's legacy is remembered among baseball historians as representative of the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers of his era, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of early 20th-century baseball. He concluded his playing days on August 25, 1911, leaving behind a career that helped shape the role of pitchers in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
63	95	209	161	120	21	4	1384.7	1361	479	23	316	560	3.11	0

Career ERA 3.11 vs. league average 2.76 across their career seasons — 12.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1905	BSN	NL	20	21	43	42	41	7	0	378.0	337	122	71	156	2.90	2.82 (-3%)	2950.8
1906	BSN	NL	16	25	43	41	37	4	0	358.3	349	116	83	151	2.91	2.68 (-9%)	1395.6
1907	BSN	NL	10	23	40	32	22	3	1	245.3	287	108	58	86	3.96	2.50 (-59%)	-727.0
1908	BSN	NL	4	9	16	11	7	1	0	85.0	94	27	19	32	2.86	2.40 (-19%)	-53.7
1908	PIT	NL	4	3	16	7	3	1	1	89.7	73	20	21	31	2.01	2.40 (+16%)	-123.8
1910	CHW	AL	4	8	27	17	7	4	0	135.7	122	41	39	64	2.72	2.79 (+2%)	-
1911	CHW	AL	5	6	24	11	3	1	2	92.7	99	45	25	40	4.37	3.37 (-30%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	475	21	60	8	3	0	18	2	11	179	0.126	0.148	0.156	0.304	-2963.7

Career AVG .126 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.304 vs. league average 0.635 across their career seasons — 52.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	BSN	NL	43	136	6	14	4	0	4	0	1	46	0.103	.248 (-59%)	.307 (-64%)	.322 (-59%)	.629 (-62%)	-1308.5
1906	BSN	NL	43	125	6	12	1	0	6	0	6	53	0.096	.247 (-61%)	.307 (-55%)	.315 (-67%)	.622 (-61%)	-1165.9
1907	BSN	NL	40	80	2	13	1	1	3	1	0	30	0.163	.245 (-34%)	.304 (-43%)	.308 (-35%)	.613 (-39%)	-489.4
1908	BSN	NL	16	32	2	5	0	0	2	0	0	15	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	PIT	NL	16	30	2	6	0	1	0	0	2	8	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	CHW	AL	27	44	3	5	0	1	1	1	1	17	0.114	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	CHW	AL	24	28	0	5	2	0	2	0	1	10	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0