Moses Yellow Horse

Born: 3/28/1898 in Pawnee, OK, USA

Died: 4/10/1964 in Pawnee, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-15 | Final Game: 1922-10-01

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

Full name: Moses J. Yellow Horse

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Biography

Moses Yellow Horse was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1921 to 1922. Born in 1898, Yellow Horse played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused game. Throughout his brief career, he demonstrated a solid performance on the mound, finishing with a record of 8-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93. His ability to strike out opposing hitters was notable, as he recorded a total of 43 strikeouts, showcasing his skill and competitiveness in the game. In addition to his strikeouts, Yellow Horse contributed to his teams with one save, reflecting his capability to perform under pressure. Despite the limited duration of his career, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time marked by significant changes and the increasing popularity of the sport. Moses Yellow Horse's achievements as a pitcher are remembered by baseball historians as a testament to the diverse backgrounds and talents that shaped the game during this era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	4	38	9	3	0	1	126.0	137	55	1	33	43	3.93	0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — near 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
1921	PIT	NL	5	3	10	4	1	0	1	48.3	45	16	13	19	2.98	4.02 (+26%)	689.5
1922	PIT	NL	3	1	28	5	2	0	0	77.7	92	39	20	24	4.52	4.18 (-8%)	1485.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
38	36	3	6	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.167	0.189	0.167	0.356	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OBP .189 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.356 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 52.0% 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
1921	PIT	NL	10	17	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	PIT	NL	28	19	2	6	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	38	0	5	18	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	PIT	P	10	0	1	3	1	0
1922	PIT	P	28	0	4	15	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	38