Young was born in Ohio in 1867 and began his professional baseball career in 1890 with the Cleveland Spiders. He was an immediate success, leading the league in wins and strikeouts in his first season. Young went on to become the first pitcher to win 500 games, and he still holds the record for the most career wins with 511. He also holds the record for the most career strikeouts with 3,508.
Young was known for his durability and consistency, pitching over 7,000 innings in his career. He was also known for his control, leading the league in walks per nine innings in five different seasons. He was also a great hitter, leading the league in batting average in 1893 and in home runs in 1904.
Young was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, and the Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitcher in each league. He is remembered as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, and his records are unlikely to ever be broken.
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1882–1891
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MLB 1880s Baseball All Star Game Simulation - NL vs AA / The 1880s marked a pivotal moment in the sport's history as the American Association (AA) emerged to challenge the dominance of the National League (NL). The AA, a feisty upstart, gave the established NL a run for its money with its unique franchises.
In the AA, the Philadelphia Athletics took center stage with their explosive offense, led by the likes of Harry Stovey and Ezra Sutton. These powerhouses didn't just swing for the fences; they practically built a new fence every time they stepped up to bat.
Meanwhile, the NL stalwarts like the Boston Beaneaters and the Chicago White Stockings showcased their own star power. The Beaneaters boasted the great Jim "Pud" Galvin, while Chicago had Cap Anson, a legendary figure whose impact on the game was as large as his batting average.
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1880–1899
In today's simulated matchup, we're going back to the roots of baseball, as the 1880s...
MLB 19th Century Baseball All Star Game - 1880s vs 1890s Simulation / In today's simulated matchup, we're going back to the roots of baseball, as the 1880s All-Stars face off against their counterparts from the 1890s. The 1880s was a transformative decade for baseball, with the establishment of the National League and the American Association, the first professional baseball league. The 1890s, on the other hand, was a time of consolidation and growth, with the National League absorbing the American Association and expanding to 12 teams. The 1890s also saw the emergence of some of the game's first true superstars, including Cy Young, who will be pitching for the 1890s team in this simulation.
Young, who made his debut in 1890, is one of the most decorated pitchers in baseball history, with his record 511 career wins still standing today. His presence on the mound will certainly add an extra layer of intrigue to this historic matchup. It'll be interesting to see how the 1880s team, featuring hitters more accustomed to the "dead-ball" era, will fare against Young's dominant pitching.