Elmer Yoter, baseball player, 1921-1928

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 31