Cliff Young (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cliff Young |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: August 2, 1964 Willis, Texas |
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| Died: November 4, 1993 (aged 29) Montgomery County, Texas |
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| July 14, 1990, for the California Angels | |||
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| July 24, 1993, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 5–4 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.25 | ||
| Strikeouts | 56 | ||
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Clifford Raphael Young (born August 2, 1964 – died November 4, 1993) was an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher, which means he threw the baseball to the batter. Cliff played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for parts of three seasons. He played for the California Angels from 1990 to 1991 and the Cleveland Indians in 1993.
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Who Was Cliff Young?
Cliff Young was a talented left-handed pitcher. He was born in Willis, Texas. Like many young athletes, he dreamed of playing professional baseball. He worked hard to achieve his goal of reaching the Major Leagues.
Playing in the MLB
Cliff Young made his big league debut with the California Angels. This happened on July 14, 1990. He pitched for the Angels for two seasons. After that, he joined the Cleveland Indians in 1993.
A Special Game
On May 21, 1993, Cliff Young had a memorable moment. He earned the only "save" of his career. A save happens when a pitcher finishes a game and helps their team win. In this game, the Indians won 10-5 against the Tigers. Cliff pitched for almost four innings without letting the other team score any runs. He helped close out the game for his team.
End of His Career
Cliff Young's last game in the MLB was on July 24, 1993. The Cleveland Indians released him from the team at the end of that season.
A Tragic Loss
Sadly, Cliff Young passed away shortly after his last season. He was involved in a traffic accident on November 4, 1993. He was only 29 years old.
See also
- List of baseball players who died during their careers
