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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | DET | AL | 25 | 51 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0.137 | -310.0 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 56 | 144 | 7 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0.174 | -788.9 |
| 1919 | DET | AL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | DET | C | 24 | 0 | 62 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1918 | DET | C | 52 | 0 | 172 | 81 | 14 | 5 |
| 1919 | DET | C | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 81 |