Matt Young, baseball player, 2011-2012

Matt Young

Born: 10/3/1982 in Temple, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-04-03 | Final Game: 2012-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Matthew Earl Young

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Biography

Matt Young was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from April 3, 2011, to June 13, 2012. Born in 1982, Young's career spanned a brief period during which he appeared in 25 games. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 11 hits, contributing to a batting average of .19. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 runs and showcased his speed with a notable zero stolen bases over his career. Young's playing style reflected the challenge many athletes faced during the early 2010s, a time characterized by a shift in offensive strategies and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While his career numbers may not have placed him among the game's elite, Young's perseverance and dedication to the sport exemplified the journey of many players striving to make their mark in professional baseball. His time in the league serves as a reminder of the diverse paths athletes take in the pursuit of success on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 58 6 11 2 0 0 2 0 4 15 0.190 0.254 0.224 0.478 -230.6

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 33.8% 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
2011 ATL NL 20 48 4 10 1 0 0 1 0 4 6 0.208 — — — — -230.6
2012 DET AL 5 10 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 1 1 0 1
OF 18 12 25 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 ATL OF 14 11 18 0 0 0
2012 DET 2B 2 0 1 1 0 1
2012 DET OF 4 1 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Left Field 12
Center Field 3
Right Field 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 ATL NL $414,000
Total Career Earnings $414,000