Ross Youngs, baseball player, 1917-1926

Ross Youngs

⭐ Hall of Fame 1972

Born: 4/10/1897 in Shiner, TX, USA

Died: 10/22/1927 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-25 | Final Game: 1926-08-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Royce Middlebrook Youngs

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Biography

Ross Youngs was a prominent Major League Baseball outfielder whose career spanned from 1917 to 1926. Born in 1897, Youngs played a total of 1,211 games and established himself as a consistent offensive force. With a career batting average of .322, he recorded 1,491 hits, 42 home runs, and 592 runs batted in over his tenure. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 153 bases, showcasing both speed and agility on the field. Youngs was known for his exceptional hitting skills and his capacity to perform in clutch situations, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Youngs played most of his career with the New York Giants during the early 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning away from the deadball era towards a more power-oriented style. His contributions to the Giants helped them capture the National League pennant in 1921 and 1922. Despite facing health issues that curtailed his playing time, Youngs left an indelible mark on the game, ultimately earning his place in the Hall of Fame in 1972. His legacy is remembered not only for his impressive statistics but also for his impact on the evolution of offensive play in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1211 4627 812 1491 236 93 42 592 153 550 390 0.322 0.399 0.441 0.839 16930.3

Career AVG .322 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career OBP .399 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.

Career SLG .441 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.839 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +17.4% 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
1917 NY1 NL 7 26 5 9 2 3 0 1 1 1 5 0.346 — — — — 0.0
1918 NY1 NL 121 474 70 143 16 8 1 25 10 44 49 0.302 .255 (+18%) .318 (+16%) .326 (+15%) .645 (+15%) 1389.6
1919 NY1 NL 130 489 73 152 31 7 2 43 24 51 47 0.311 .262 (+19%) .322 (+19%) .347 (+19%) .670 (+19%) 1904.0
1920 NY1 NL 153 581 92 204 27 14 6 78 18 75 55 0.351 .271 (+29%) .331 (+29%) .363 (+31%) .694 (+30%) 3712.6
1921 NY1 NL 141 504 90 165 24 16 3 102 21 71 47 0.327 .286 (+14%) .344 (+19%) .395 (+15%) .739 (+17%) 1985.1
1922 NY1 NL 149 559 105 185 34 10 7 86 17 55 50 0.331 .285 (+16%) .345 (+15%) .397 (+17%) .743 (+16%) 1976.8
1923 NY1 NL 152 596 121 200 33 12 3 87 13 73 36 0.336 .282 (+19%) .344 (+20%) .390 (+14%) .734 (+17%) 2321.1
1924 NY1 NL 133 526 112 187 33 12 10 74 11 77 31 0.356 .283 (+25%) .345 (+28%) .389 (+34%) .734 (+31%) 3525.9
1925 NY1 NL 130 500 82 132 24 6 6 53 17 66 51 0.264 .288 (-8%) .349 (+1%) .407 (-9%) .756 (-4%) -281.8
1926 NY1 NL 95 372 62 114 12 5 4 43 21 37 19 0.306 .279 (+10%) .345 (+8%) .390 (+2%) .735 (+5%) 397.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 91 10 26 2 1 1 10 17 9 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1924 WS NY1 7 27 3 5 1 0 0 1 5 6 0.185
1923 WS NY1 6 23 2 8 0 0 1 3 2 0 0.348
1922 WS NY1 5 16 2 6 0 0 0 2 3 1 0.375
1921 WS NY1 8 25 3 7 1 1 0 4 7 2 0.280

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 0 11 16 4 1
OF 1199 0 2160 191 116 47

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 NY1 OF 7 0 16 2 0 1
1918 NY1 2B 7 0 5 6 1 0
1918 NY1 OF 120 0 192 16 11 3
1919 NY1 OF 130 0 235 23 16 7
1920 NY1 OF 153 0 288 26 22 7
1921 NY1 OF 137 0 247 16 6 5
1922 NY1 OF 147 0 280 28 19 6
1923 NY1 OF 152 0 282 22 13 7
1924 NY1 2B 2 0 1 2 0 0
1924 NY1 OF 132 0 236 17 12 4
1925 NY1 2B 3 0 5 8 3 1
1925 NY1 OF 127 0 214 23 12 2
1926 NY1 OF 94 0 170 18 5 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 14
Left Field 1
Center Field 6
Right Field 1192

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1924 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1923 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1922 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1921 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF
1920 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1924 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 35.0 80 0