Player Value--Batting
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Cy Young
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 210lb (188cm, 95kg)
Born: March 29, 1867 in Gilmore, OH us
Died: November 4, 1955 in Newcomerstown, OH
Buried: Peoli Cemetery, Peoli, OH
Debut: August 6, 1890 (Age 23-130d, 1,527th in major league history)
Last Game:
October 6, 1911
(Age 44-191d)
vs. BRO 6.1 IP, 11 H, 3 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, L
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1937.
(Voted by BBWAA on 153/201 ballots)
Induction ceremony in Cooperstown held in 1939.
View Cy Young's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1890 season
Full Name: Denton True Young
Nicknames: Cyclone
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
163.6
W
511
L
315
ERA
2.63
G
906
GS
815
SV
18
IP
7356.0
SO
2803
WHIP
1.130
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