Archie Yelle

Born: 6/11/1892 in Saginaw, MI, USA

Died: 5/2/1983 in Woodland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-05-12 | Final Game: 1919-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Archie Joseph Yelle

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Biography

Archie Yelle was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the Major Leagues from 1917 to 1919. Primarily serving as a position player, Yelle appeared in 87 games during his brief career. He recorded a total of 32 hits, contributing to a batting average of .161, and drove in 7 runs, although he did not hit any home runs. Known for his speed, he managed to steal 2 bases throughout his time in the league. Yelle's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just after the end of World War I and leading into the roaring twenties. While his statistics may not reflect a standout player, his participation in the Major Leagues during this era highlights the depth of talent that existed, even among those who did not achieve long-term success. His contributions to the teams he played for, albeit modest, are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
87	199	12	32	4	0	0	7	2	15	19	0.161	0.223	0.181	0.404	-1113.5

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OBP .223 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career SLG .181 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.404 vs. league average 0.650 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1917	DET	AL	25	51	4	7	1	0	2	5	4	0.137	.248 (-45%)	.312 (-31%)	.323 (-51%)	.635 (-42%)	-311.3
1918	DET	AL	56	144	7	25	3	7	0	9	15	0.174	.255 (-32%)	.318 (-29%)	.326 (-40%)	.645 (-35%)	-802.1
1919	DET	AL	6	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0