J.B. Young

Joseph Bartholomew Young

• Bats Unknown, Throws Right

• Debut June 10, 1892
• Final Game June 10, 1892
• Born June 10, 1857 in Pottsville, PA USA
• Died April 6, 1938 in Shamokin, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Joe Young, often called "J.B.", was briefly in the majors with the St. Louis Browns in 1892 and was also active in local baseball in central Pennsylvania. He was apparently successful in business, as a druggist, owner of a general store, and proprietor of a hotel. His parents came from Germany, and as a teen he worked in the mines. Source: Bell's History of Northumberland County.

He was one of only three known players to be born on the same day as their debut date and final game date (June 10 for Young). The others to accomplish this feat are George Ross and Chris Haughey.

". . . Mt. Carmel . . . suffered for want of a pitcher to alternate with honest Joe Young." - Sporting Life, Jan. 25, 1888

Related Sites

• J.B. Young at the SABR Bio Project