Tyler Yates, baseball player, 2004-2009

Tyler Yates

Born: 8/7/1977 in Lihue, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-04-09 | Final Game: 2009-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Tyler Kali Yates

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Biography

Tyler Yates, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 until 2009. He made his debut with the Atlanta Braves and also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the course of his career, Yates compiled a record of 12 wins and 17 losses, while maintaining an earned run average (ERA) of 5.12. Known for his competitive nature on the mound, he struck out 222 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Yates' career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the increasing emphasis on power hitting and the use of advanced analytics to evaluate pitchers. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Yates contributed valuable innings to his teams and was recognized for his resilience and work ethic. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges many players face in carving out a place in an ever-evolving sport, and he remains a noteworthy figure among those who have donned the uniform in the mid-2000s era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 17 239 7 0 0 4 248.0 253 141 26 135 222 5.12 0

Career ERA 5.12 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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
2004 NYN NL 2 4 21 7 0 0 0 46.7 61 33 25 35 6.36 4.46 (-43%) -654.9
2006 ATL NL 2 5 56 0 0 0 1 50.0 42 22 31 46 3.96 4.53 (+13%) -252.5
2007 ATL NL 2 3 75 0 0 0 2 66.0 64 38 31 69 5.18 4.47 (-16%) 998.6
2008 PIT NL 6 3 72 0 0 0 1 73.3 72 38 41 63 4.66 4.32 (-8%) 162.3
2009 PIT NL 0 2 15 0 0 0 0 12.0 14 10 7 9 7.50 4.32 (-74%) -433.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
239 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 75.1% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 80.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 78.0% 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
2004 NYN NL 21 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2006 ATL NL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 ATL NL 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 PIT NL 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 PIT NL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 239 7 10 31 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 NYN P 21 7 1 6 0 1
2006 ATL P 56 0 1 7 0 0
2007 ATL P 75 0 4 6 2 0
2008 PIT P 72 0 4 10 1 0
2009 PIT P 15 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 239

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 PIT NL $1,300,000
2008 PIT NL $800,000
2007 ATL NL $412,500
2005 NYN NL $319,500
2004 NYN NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $3,132,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo HI 1996, 1997, 1998