Mike Young

Born: 3/20/1960 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 5/28/2023 in Atilio Vivacqua, Espirito Santo, Brazil

MLB Debut: 1982-09-14 | Final Game: 1989-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Darren Young

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Biography

Mike Young, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who graced Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1989. Primarily recognized as a position player, Young played in a total of 635 games across his career, showcasing a blend of power and speed that made him a valuable asset to his teams. Over the course of his tenure, he accumulated 454 hits, including 72 home runs, and drove in 235 runs, finishing with a batting average of .247. His 22 stolen bases demonstrated his ability to contribute not only with his bat but also on the base paths, reflecting the dynamic playing style that characterized baseball during the mid to late 1980s. Young's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and a growing emphasis on offensive production. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game during this era were significant. His versatility and competitive spirit allowed him to leave a lasting impact on the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure for fans and historians of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
635	1840	244	454	80	6	72	235	22	237	465	0.247	0.338	0.414	0.752	2606.1

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.752 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +5.4% 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
1982	BAL	AL	6	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	BAL	AL	25	36	5	6	2	1	0	2	1	2	8	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	BAL	AL	123	401	59	101	17	2	17	52	6	58	110	0.252	.259 (-3%)	.322 (+10%)	.384 (+12%)	.707 (+11%)	1016.6
1985	BAL	AL	139	450	72	123	22	1	28	81	1	48	104	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.323 (+8%)	.390 (+31%)	.714 (+21%)	1820.0
1986	BAL	AL	117	369	43	93	15	1	9	42	3	49	90	0.252	.257 (-2%)	.325 (+5%)	.395 (-6%)	.720 (-1%)	41.1
1987	BAL	AL	110	363	46	87	10	1	16	39	10	46	91	0.240	.262 (-9%)	.331 (-1%)	.415 (-3%)	.746 (-2%)	-63.3
1988	PHI	NL	75	146	13	33	14	0	1	14	0	26	43	0.226	.254 (-11%)	.317 (+8%)	.377 (-9%)	.695 (-1%)	26.4
1988	ATL	AL	8	14	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	26.4
1989	CLE	AL	32	59	2	11	0	0	1	5	1	6	13	0.186	.254 (-27%)	.319 (-15%)	.375 (-37%)	.694 (-27%)	-234.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	402	339	775	12	25	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E
1982	BAL	OF	1	0	1	0	0
1983	BAL	OF	22	7	25	1	2
1984	BAL	OF	115	105	216	4	4
1985	BAL	OF	90	83	190	6	5
1986	BAL	OF	69	62	149	1	6
1987	BAL	OF	60	54	117	0	3
1988	PHI	OF	42	28	76	0	5
1988	ML4	OF	2	0	0	0	0
1989	CLE	OF	1	0	1	0	0