Sal Yvars
Born: 2/20/1924 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 12/10/2008 in Valhalla, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-09-27 | Final Game: 1954-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Salvador Anthony Yvars
Biography
Sal Yvars, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1954. Over the course of his career, Yvars played in 210 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as a position player. He recorded a total of 102 hits, achieving a batting average of .244, and contributed to his team's offense with 10 home runs and 42 RBIs. Known for his tenacity on the field, Yvars also managed to steal one base during his time in the league.
Yvars' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, the post-World War II era, which saw the sport begin to integrate and evolve in response to changing social dynamics. While he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Yvars' contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the league during the late 1940s and early 1950s. His legacy, like that of many players from this era, is a testament to the diverse talents that shaped the game of baseball in its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 418 | 41 | 102 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 42 | 1 | 37 | 41 | 0.244 | 0.315 | 0.344 | 0.659 | -367.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 15 | 38 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 25 | 41 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.317 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 66 | 151 | 15 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0.245 | -222.3 |
| 1953 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 47 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0.277 | -60.6 |
| 1953 | STL | NL | 30 | 57 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.246 | -60.6 |
| 1954 | STL | NL | 38 | 57 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0.246 | 36.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 176 | 12 | 526 | 86 | 8 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NY1 | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | NY1 | C | 15 | 0 | 50 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1949 | NY1 | C | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | NY1 | C | 9 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | NY1 | C | 23 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1952 | NY1 | C | 59 | 0 | 202 | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| 1953 | NY1 | C | 20 | 0 | 70 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953 | SLN | C | 26 | 0 | 76 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 1954 | SLN | C | 21 | 12 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 176 |