Carl Yowell
Born: 12/20/1902 in Madison, VA, USA
Died: 7/27/1985 in Jacksonville, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-09-05 | Final Game: 1925-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Carl Columbus Yowell
Biography
Carl Yowell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1902, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the mid-1920s. He played from 1924 until October 1, 1925, showcasing his talents in a challenging era for pitchers marked by the transition towards a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, Yowell compiled a record of 3-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4, reflecting the difficulties many hurlers faced during this period as the league began to shift towards higher-scoring contests.
Yowell struck out 20 batters in his time on the mound, demonstrating a capacity for missing bats despite not being primarily recognized for his strikeout prowess. He did not record any saves, indicating that his role was largely as a starting pitcher or in lower-leverage situations. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Yowell's contributions came during a pivotal moment in baseball history, as the sport was evolving and preparing for the offensive explosion that would characterize the following decades. His legacy, while modest, is a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 63.3 | 77 | 38 | 2 | 30 | 20 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 37 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 6.67 | -221.9 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 40 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 4.46 | 32.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.158 | 0.158 | 0.158 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CLE | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |