Rusty Yarnall

Born: 10/22/1902 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/9/1985 in Lowell, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-06-30 | Final Game: 1926-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Waldo Ward Yarnall

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Biography

Rusty Yarnall was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball on June 30, 1926. His career was notably short, as he played only one game, during which he did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the limited opportunity, Yarnall's presence in the league reflects the challenges faced by many players during the 1920s, a period marked by both the emergence of powerful hitters and the continuing evolution of the game. Yarnall's time in the majors was emblematic of the era when numerous players struggled to secure lasting roles amidst fierce competition. His single-game stint serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspire to play at the highest level but often find their careers defined by fleeting moments. Although his statistical contributions were minimal, Rusty Yarnall's journey illustrates a significant chapter in baseball history, highlighting the dreams and aspirations that drive countless players to reach for the majors.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1926	PHI	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	3	2	0	1	0	18.00	0

Career ERA 18.00 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 338.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1926	PHI	NL	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	3	2	1	0	18.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	PHI	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Vermont	Burlington	VT	1923, 1924