Archie Yelle, baseball player, 1917-1919

Archie Yelle

Born: 6/11/1892 in Saginaw, MI, USA

Died: 5/2/1983 in Woodland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-05-12 | Final Game: 1919-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Archie Joseph Yelle

Biography

Archie Yelle was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the Major Leagues from 1917 to 1919. Primarily serving as a position player, Yelle appeared in 87 games during his brief career. He recorded a total of 32 hits, contributing to a batting average of .161, and drove in 7 runs, although he did not hit any home runs. Known for his speed, he managed to steal 2 bases throughout his time in the league. Yelle's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just after the end of World War I and leading into the roaring twenties. While his statistics may not reflect a standout player, his participation in the Major Leagues during this era highlights the depth of talent that existed, even among those who did not achieve long-term success. His contributions to the teams he played for, albeit modest, are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 199 12 32 4 0 0 7 2 15 19 0.161 0.223 0.181 0.404 -1098.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 82 0 238 98 17 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 81