Ed Yewell
Born: 8/22/1862 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 9/15/1940 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-05-12 | Final Game: 1884-08-07
Full name: Edwin Leonard Yewell
Biography
Ed Yewell was a professional baseball player born in 1862, whose brief career spanned from May 12, 1884, to August 7, 1884. Primarily serving as a position player, Yewell played a total of 28 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 23 hits and finished with a batting average of .237, showcasing the challenges faced by hitters during this early era of the sport.
Yewell's career coincided with a formative period in baseball history, where the game was still evolving in terms of style and strategy. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his participation in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's development in the late 19th century. Yewell's time in the majors may have been short-lived, but it encapsulated the spirit of a burgeoning sport that would soon capture the hearts of millions across America.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 97 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.237 | 0.253 | 0.289 | 0.541 | -96.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 27 | 93 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.247 | -96.4 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | -96.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 11 | 0 | 30 | 39 | 9 | 6 |
| 3B | 8 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| OF | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WS7 | 2B | 11 | 0 | 30 | 39 | 9 | 6 |
| 1884 | WS7 | 3B | 7 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1884 | WS7 | OF | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | WSU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 5 |