Rube Yarrison

Rube Yarrison, born in 1896, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1922 to 1924. He played during a transitional period in baseball, following the deadball era and on the cusp of the more offensive-minded styles that would characterize the late 1920s. Yarrison made a brief impact in Major League Baseball, with a career record of 1-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.86. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded a total of 12 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, albeit in limited appearances. Yarrison's tenure in the majors was marked by his role as a pitcher in an era where the competition was becoming increasingly fierce. Despite his struggles, he contributed to the game during a time when pitchers faced the challenge of adapting to evolving hitting techniques and strategies. His career, though short-lived, reflects the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves during the early years of modern baseball.