Elmer Yoter
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1928)
Elmer Yoter was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1928 for the Philadelphia Athletics, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 8 seasons. In 36 career games, he hit .250 with 24 hits and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 155 lb
- Died
- 7/26/1966 in Camp Hill, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-09-09
- Last Game
- 1928-04-18
Full name: Elmer Ellsworth Yoter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 96 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 12 | .250 | .314 | .312 | .627 | -131 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OPS .627 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 19 | 66 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .273 | .283 (-4%) | .345 (-6%) | .389 (-18%) | .734 (-13%) | -131.0 |
| 1927 | CHN | NL | 13 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CHN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 36 | 96 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 12 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -131 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (35 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .136 |
| Away | 23 | 71 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 9 | .282 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-04-18 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-17 | CHC | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-16 | CHC | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-07 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-05 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-02 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-08-30 | CHC | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-08-29 | CHC | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-08-29 | CHC | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-08-27 | CHC | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 31 |
Elmer Yoter: the record in brief
Elmer Yoter's major league career runs from a debut on September 9, 1921 to a final game on April 18, 1928. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1921), the Cleveland Indians (1924), and the Chicago Cubs (1927 to 1928). Yoter, born on June 26, 1900, in Plainfield, PA, USA, is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 7 inches and 155 pounds. Yoter's death is recorded on July 26, 1966, in Camp Hill, PA, USA. Elmer Yoter was the playing name; the full given name is Elmer Ellsworth.
The batting record for Yoter: 36 games, 24 hits in 96 at bats, and a .250 average; the totals also include 12 RBI. The on-base percentage is .314 and the slugging percentage .312, for an OPS of .627. Yoter's .250 average ran 11.7% below the .283 that the league posted over the same seasons. Yoter collected a career-high 18 hits in 1924. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .273 in 1924, did not top the league's .283.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elmer Yoter
- What years did Elmer Yoter play?
- Elmer Yoter played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1928.
- Was Elmer Yoter a pitcher?
- No. Elmer Yoter was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Elmer Yoter hit?
- Elmer Yoter hit 0 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What teams did Elmer Yoter play for?
- Elmer Yoter played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1921), the Cleveland Indians (1924), and the Chicago Cubs (1927–1928).
- What were Elmer Yoter's career stats?
- In 36 games, Elmer Yoter had 24 hits, 12 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Elmer Yoter play?
- Elmer Yoter played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Elmer Yoter and how much did he weigh?
- Elmer Yoter was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Elmer Yoter's career batting average?
- Elmer Yoter batted .250 over his career, with 24 hits in 96 at bats.
- How many RBI did Elmer Yoter have?
- Elmer Yoter drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Elmer Yoter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elmer Yoter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.