Walter Young, baseball player, 2005-2005

Walter Young

Born: 2/18/1980 in Hattiesburg, MS, USA

Died: 9/19/2015 in Purvis, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-09-06 | Final Game: 2005-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 320 lbs

Full name: Walter Ernest Young

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Biography

Walter Young was a professional baseball player born in 1980, who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player. His career spanned from September 6, 2005, to October 2, 2005, during which he played in a total of 14 games. Young showcased his talent at the plate, finishing his short MLB tenure with a batting average of .303. He recorded 10 hits, including one home run, and drove in three runs, demonstrating a capacity for contributing offensively in limited opportunities. Although Young's career in the majors was brief, he represented an era where players were beginning to focus more on offensive production, reflecting the evolving nature of the game in the mid-2000s. His time in the league was characterized by a competitive environment as teams sought to maximize their rosters and find hidden gems among lesser-known players. Young's performance, while limited in scope, highlighted the potential for impactful moments within the sport, adding to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 33 2 10 1 0 1 3 0 4 7 0.303 0.378 0.424 0.803 0.0

Career AVG .303 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.803 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — +7.1% 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
2005 BAL AL 14 33 2 10 1 0 1 3 0 4 7 0.303 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 7 55 6 0 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 BAL 1B 10 7 55 6 0 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Designated Hitter 3