Leandy Young

Born: 6/10/1909 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 2/4/1997 in Berkeley, CA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 184 lbs

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Biography

Leandy Young, born in 1909, is an active player who continues to make his mark in the world of baseball as a position player. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a keen ability to hit for average, currently boasting a batting average of .297 over 28 games. With 22 hits and 9 RBIs, Young showcases his skill at the plate, contributing effectively to his team's offensive efforts. While home runs may not be a part of his game, he remains a consistent presence, utilizing his speed with 1 stolen base. Young plays during a time when the game is witnessing an evolution in player training and strategy, adapting to new styles while maintaining traditional fundamentals. His performance reflects not just personal achievement but also the ongoing narrative of the sport, where players are constantly redefining their roles. As he continues his career, Young's contributions highlight the importance of versatility and adaptability in modern baseball, making him a player to watch as he strives to further his impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 74 8 22 6 0 0 9 1 3 1 0.297 0.325 0.378 0.703 0.0

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — near 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
1940 KCM NAL 6 18 3 6 4 0 0 5 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1942 CAG NAL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1942 MRS NAL 4 9 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1944 BBB NAL 12 37 4 10 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.270 — — — — 0.0
1945 BBB NAL 5 8 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.375 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 1 1 0 0
OF 21 18 27 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 KCM OF 6 6 7 2 0 1
1942 CAG C 1 0 1 1 0 0
1942 MRS OF 2 2 4 0 0 0
1944 BBB OF 9 9 11 0 0 0
1945 BBB OF 4 1 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Left Field 16
Center Field 2
Right Field 3