Henry Youngman, baseball player, 1890-1890

Henry Youngman

Born: 11/21/1865 in Horde, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Died: 1/23/1936 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1890-05-23

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Hugo Youngman

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Biography

Henry Youngman was a professional baseball player born in 1865, whose brief career spanned the early days of Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1890. He played primarily as a position player, making his mark during an era characterized by the evolution of the game and the transition from the deadball era to more offensive-minded play. Youngman appeared in 13 games during his short stint in the major leagues, showcasing his abilities at the plate and on the field. Throughout his career, Youngman recorded a total of 6 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .128. He drove in 4 runs and demonstrated his speed with 1 stolen base. While his statistical contributions may seem modest, Youngman's participation in the early days of professional baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. His career, albeit brief, is a reminder of the many players who helped shape the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 47 6 6 1 1 0 4 1 6 9 0.128 0.226 0.191 0.418 -297.3

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.418 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 39.3% 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
1890 PIT NL 13 47 6 6 1 1 0 4 1 6 9 0.128 — — — — -297.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 17 13 7 1
3B 7 0 12 15 9 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 PIT 2B 6 0 17 13 7 1
1890 PIT 3B 7 0 12 15 9 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 7