Matt Young, baseball player, 1983-1993

Matt Young

Born: 8/9/1958 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-04-06 | Final Game: 1993-08-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Matthew John Young

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Biography

Matt Young was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1958 who had a career spanning from 1983 to 1993. He played for several teams in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills as a left-handed pitcher. Over the course of his career, Young compiled a win-loss record of 55-95 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4. He struck out a total of 857 batters and recorded 25 saves, reflecting his capability as both a starter and a reliever. Young's most notable achievement came when he was selected as an All-Star, underscoring his talent and contribution to the game during his active years. Young played in an era characterized by the transition from traditional pitching styles to the increasing emphasis on specialized roles within bullpens. His journey through the league included stints with multiple teams, where he was known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound. Although his record may not reflect dominance, his ability to strike out batters and contribute to his teams' efforts made him a respected figure among his peers and fans alike. Young's career remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and triumphs faced by many pitchers during the late 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
55 95 333 163 20 5 25 1189.7 1207 582 99 565 857 4.40 0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1983 SEA AL 11 15 33 32 5 2 0 203.7 178 74 79 130 3.27 3.87 (+16%) 223.0
1984 SEA AL 6 8 22 22 1 0 0 113.3 141 72 57 73 5.72 3.81 (-50%) -1351.2
1985 SEA AL 12 19 37 35 5 2 1 218.3 242 119 76 136 4.91 3.89 (-26%) -313.5
1986 SEA AL 8 6 65 5 1 0 13 103.7 108 44 46 82 3.82 3.97 (+4%) 243.9
1987 LAD NL 5 8 47 0 0 0 11 54.3 62 27 17 42 4.47 4.29 (-4%) -
1989 OAK AL 1 4 26 4 0 0 0 37.3 42 28 31 27 6.75 3.71 (-82%) -746.4
1990 SEA AL 8 18 34 33 7 1 0 225.3 198 88 107 176 3.51 3.86 (+9%) 1445.9
1991 BOS AL 3 7 19 16 0 0 0 88.7 92 51 53 69 5.18 3.91 (-32%) 371.4
1992 BOS AL 0 4 28 8 1 0 0 70.7 69 36 42 57 4.58 3.75 (-22%) -1115.9
1993 CLE AL 1 6 22 8 0 0 0 74.3 75 43 57 65 5.21 4.19 (-24%) -1640.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
333 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1983 SEA AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 SEA AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 SEA AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 SEA AL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 LAD NL 47 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 OAK AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SEA AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 BOS AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 BOS AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CLE AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1989 ALCS OAK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 2 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1989 ALCS OAK 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 2 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 333 163 50 159 29 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 SEA P 33 32 9 39 3 0
1984 SEA P 22 22 3 21 2 3
1985 SEA P 37 35 6 24 1 1
1986 SEA P 65 5 4 9 4 0
1987 LAN P 47 0 3 1 2 0
1989 OAK P 26 4 3 6 0 0
1990 SEA P 34 33 12 31 9 1
1991 BOS P 19 16 4 10 1 1
1992 BOS P 28 8 2 8 6 0
1993 CLE P 22 8 4 10 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 333

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 BOS AL $2,266,667
1991 BOS AL $2,266,667
1990 SEA AL $587,000
1989 OAK AL $425,000
1987 LAN NL $350,000
1986 SEA AL $205,000
1985 SEA AL $159,000
Total Career Earnings $6,259,334

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pasadena City College Pasadena CA 1977
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1979, 1980