John Young, baseball player, 1971-1971

John Young

Born: 2/9/1949 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 5/8/2016 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-09 | Final Game: 1971-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: John Thomas Young

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Biography

John Young was a professional baseball player born in 1949, whose career spanned a brief period from 1971 to September 25, 1971. Primarily serving as a position player, Young made a notable, albeit short, impact in Major League Baseball during his time on the field. He played in a total of 2 games, where he showcased his hitting ability by recording 2 hits. With a batting average of 0.5, Young demonstrated flashes of potential, though he did not hit any home runs during his career. He also contributed 1 run batted in (RBI), complementing his offensive output. Young's playing career occurred during a time of significant transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and the gradual integration of players from diverse backgrounds. While his time in the majors was limited, his participation in the league reflected the opportunities and challenges faced by players of his era. After retiring, Young's brief stint in the big leagues remained a part of his legacy, illustrating the competitive nature of baseball and the fleeting opportunities that many players encounter.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 4 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.750 1.250 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +100.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +57.8% above league average.

Career SLG .750 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — +105.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.250 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — +83.3% 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
1971 DET AL 2 4 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 7 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 DET 1B 1 0 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chapman University Orange CA 1968