Del Young (outfielder)
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Delmer John Young was a Major League Baseball
player. He played outfield, was 5 foot 11, and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Macon, Missouri
on October 24, 1885. In 1909, he played for the Cincinnati Reds
, and in 1914 and 1915 for the Buffalo Buffeds
. In 94 career games, he had 52 hits
, 4 home runs, 23 RBI, and 17 runs
. Del had a career batting average of .265. Young died on December 17, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio
. His son, Del Jr.
also played Major League Baseball.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player. He played outfield, was 5 foot 11, and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Macon, Missouri
Macon, Missouri
Macon is a city in Macon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,471 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Macon County.-Geography:Macon is located at...
on October 24, 1885. In 1909, he played for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
, and in 1914 and 1915 for the Buffalo Buffeds
Buffalo Buffeds/Blues
The Buffalo Blues were a professional baseball club that played in the short-lived Federal League, which was a minor league in 1913 and a full-fledged outlaw major league the next two years. It was the last major league baseball team to be based in the city of Buffalo...
. In 94 career games, he had 52 hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
, 4 home runs, 23 RBI, and 17 runs
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
. Del had a career batting average of .265. Young died on December 17, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
. His son, Del Jr.
Del Young (infielder)
Delmer Edward Young was a Major League Baseball player. Young played in 4 major league seasons, all with the Philadelphia Phillies. His father, Del Sr., also played in Major League Baseball.-External links:*...
also played Major League Baseball.