Elmer Yoter
Born: 6/26/1900 in Plainfield, PA, USA
Died: 7/26/1966 in Camp Hill, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-09-09 | Final Game: 1928-04-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Elmer Ellsworth Yoter
Biography
Elmer Yoter was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played in the major leagues from 1921 to 1928. As a position player, Yoter's career included a total of 36 games, during which he recorded 24 hits and achieved a batting average of .25. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 12 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Known for his ability to make contact, Yoter's playing style was characterized by a focus on situational hitting rather than power, which was common among players of his era in the early 1920s.
Yoter's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport began to emerge from the deadball era and transition into a more offensively charged environment. Despite his relatively brief career, his contributions on the field showcased the skills of a player who navigated the evolving landscape of major league baseball. After his final game on April 18, 1928, Yoter's legacy as a player remained a part of baseball history, reflecting the rich tapestry of talent that characterized the early years of the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.0 | 13.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.231 | 0.231 | 0.308 | 0.539 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.231 | 0.231 | 0.308 | 0.539 |
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 | 0.250 | 0.314 | 0.312 | 0.627 | -146.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 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 | 0.273 | -146.0 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 13 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 31 | 0 | 22 | 53 | 7 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | 3B | 19 | 0 | 18 | 39 | 6 | 1 |
| 1927 | CHN | 3B | 11 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 31 |