Ross Youngs
Position:
Rightfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
5-8 , 162lb (173cm, 73kg)
Born:
April 10 , 1897
in Shiner, TX
us
Died:
October 22 , 1927
in San Antonio, TX
Buried :
Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio, TX
High School: West Texas Military Academy (San Antonio, TX)
Debut:
September 25, 1917
(Age 20-168d,
4,650th in major league history)
vs. STL 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
August 10, 1926
(Age 29-122d)
vs. CHC 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame : Inducted as Player in 1972.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View Ross Youngs's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1918 season
Full Name: Royce Middlebrook Youngs
Nicknames:
Pep
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1917 Fielding Game Log (as LF)