Al Yeargin

Born: 10/16/1901 in Mauldin, SC, USA

Died: 5/8/1937 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-10-01 | Final Game: 1924-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Almond Yeargin

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Biography

Al Yeargin was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1901, who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 until 1924. Making his debut during an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to a more dynamic style of play, Yeargin faced the challenges of competing against some of the best hitters of his time. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-12, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.91, showcasing both the difficulties and the competitive nature of pitching in the early 20th century. Over his brief tenure in the majors, Yeargin accumulated a total of 35 strikeouts. Despite not achieving significant accolades, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball. While his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers, Al Yeargin remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who pursued their dreams during a formative era in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	12	33	13	7	0	0	148.3	167	81	8	44	35	4.91	0

Career ERA 4.91 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1922	BSN	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	7.0	5	1	2	1	1.29	—	0.0
1924	BSN	NL	1	11	32	12	6	0	0	141.3	162	80	42	34	5.09	4.13 (-23%)	-717.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	45	2	6	2	0	0	1	0	2	19	0.133	0.170	0.178	0.348	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career OBP .170 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career SLG .178 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.348 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 52.9% 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
1922	BSN	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	BSN	NL	32	42	2	6	2	0	0	1	0	2	16	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	33	0	11	52	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	BSN	P	1	0	0	2	0	0
1924	BSN	P	32	0	11	50	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	33