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Don Young

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1965-1969 (1965-1969)
Proper Name
Donald Wayne Young
Positions
OF (111)
Positions
OF
Height / Weight
6-2 / 185
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
October 18,1945
Death Date
November 21,2024   Age:  79.034
High School
Aurora Central (Aurora,CO)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1963-St. Louis Cardinals
MLBAM ID
124694
Retrosheet#
yound103
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career30737677291.218.659

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1965Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2319OF1135120012000110010053611.057.056.143.199.086.086.0420.0030.560.0035.00
1969Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2923OF1012723665123627153874580541013232144.239.343.371.714.257.132.30711.7622.911.9545.33
1965MLBTotal--CHN------1135120012000110010053611.057.056.143.198.086.086.0420.0030.5635.00NL1965
1969MLBTotal--CHN------1012723665123627153874580541013232144.239.343.371.714.257.132.30711.7622.911.9545.33NL1969
Tot:MLB (2 yrs)MLB1123073767123729153885581541063592245.218.313.345.659.238.127.27810.5823.682.2443.86
Tot:NL (2 yrs)NL1123073767123729153885581541063592245.218.313.345.659.238.127.27810.5823.682.2443.86

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1965Chicago CubsNLMLB19OF11-68.114010151400.9331.30.211.896.8100.09
1969Chicago CubsNLMLB23OF100-769.219145020019500.9752.00.252.2561.799.03
Tot:MLB (2 yrs)MLBOF111-837.320546021520900.9721.90.252.25
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1965Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN1972908-11Lou Klein, Bob Kennedydnq
1969Chicago CubsNLMLBCHN2392702-101Leo Durocherdnq
2 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1970-06-23Traded from Chicago Cubs to Oakland Athletics for Roberto RodriguezOakland AthleticsNoHist
1967-08-01Sold by St. Louis Cardinals to Chicago CubsChicago CubsNoHist
1967-05-14Sold by Chicago Cubs to St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1964-04-13Claimed on first-year waivers from Cardinals by CubsChicago CubsNoHist
1963-06-04Signed as undrafted free agent (Texas HS)St. Louis CardinalsNoHist
5 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
30
Power
64
Contact
26
XBH
87
RBIs
41
Runs
70
Hitting
30
Durability
35
Team
.506

[Career Highlights]

[1963]  Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in Round #0 (#0) out of Aurora Central (Aurora,CO)
[1965]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
[1969]  Played for Chicago Cubs (MLB)
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