Bill Yerrick
Born: 2/26/1874 in Danville, PA, USA
Died: 9/8/1936 in Danville, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1895-09-27 | Final Game: 1896-09-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: William John Yerrick
Biography
Bill Yerrick, born in 1874, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1895 to 1896. During his brief time in Major League Baseball, Yerrick played for two teams, leaving his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. His career record stood at 1-3, with an earned run average (ERA) of 8.1, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during this transformative period in baseball history.
Yerrick recorded a total of 10 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his ability to retire batters despite the higher scoring environment of the time. While he did not secure any saves, his contributions to his teams during the late 19th century offer a glimpse into the evolving nature of pitching as the game progressed. Though his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Yerrick's participation in early professional baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 49 | 27 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 8.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 42 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 10.57 | -866.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.214 | 0.267 | 0.214 | 0.481 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 4 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | BSN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |