Cy Young: Quick Facts
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Cy Young is a MLB baseball player. He was born on March 29, 1867
Facts
| Also Known As | Denton True Young |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1867 • Ohio |
| Died | November 4, 1955 (aged 88) • Ohio |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (1937) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted 1937. • Triple Crown • 2x ERA leader • 1 World Series championship |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 2 inches, 210 lb (188 cm, 95 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | August 6, 1890 |
| Last Game | October 6, 1911 |
| Position | pitcher |
| Earned Run Average | 2.63 |
| Games Played | 906 |
| Games Started | 815 |
| Innings Pitched | 7,356 |
| Losses | 315 |
| Saves | 18 |
| Strikeouts | 2,803 |
| Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched | 1.13 |
| Wins | 511 |
Top Questions
What position did Cy Young play?
Cy Young played pitcher.
What was Cy Young's earned run average (ERA)?
Cy Young had a career earned run average of 2.63.
How many wins did Cy Young have?
Cy Young had 511 wins during his career.
Where was Cy Young born?
Cy Young was born in Gilmore, Ohio, United States.
How many strikeouts did Cy Young have?
Cy Young struck out 2,803 batters during his career.
When was Cy Young born?
Cy Young was born on March 29, 1867.
How tall was Cy Young?
Cy Young was 6 ft 2 inches, 210 lb (188 cm, 95 kg).
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