Yam Yaryan

Born: 11/5/1892 in Knowlton, IA, USA

Died: 11/16/1964 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-23 | Final Game: 1922-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Clarence Everett Yaryan

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Biography

Yam Yaryan, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1921 to 1922. He played as a position player in the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his brief career, Yaryan participated in 81 games, demonstrating a solid presence at the plate with a career batting average of .260. He recorded 45 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 24 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Yaryan's playing style reflected the characteristics of his era, where players were often versatile and adept at handling various roles on the field. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his contributions during the 1921 and 1922 seasons remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His career statistics, while modest by modern standards, highlight the competitive nature of the league during his time and the challenges faced by players of that generation. Yaryan retired after the 1922 season, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the evolving landscape of early professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
81	173	20	45	10	2	2	24	1	15	26	0.260	0.326	0.376	0.702	-160.5

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1921	CHW	AL	45	102	11	31	8	2	0	15	0	9	16	0.304	.286 (+6%)	.344 (+6%)	.395 (+7%)	.739 (+6%)	114.8
1922	CHW	AL	36	71	9	14	2	0	2	9	1	6	10	0.197	.285 (-31%)	.345 (-22%)	.397 (-22%)	.743 (-22%)	-275.3