Carroll Yerkes, baseball player, 1927-1933

Carroll Yerkes

Born: 6/13/1903 in McSherrystown, PA, USA

Died: 12/20/1950 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-05-31 | Final Game: 1933-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles Carroll Yerkes

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Biography

Carroll Yerkes was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1933. Born in 1903, Yerkes's career spanned a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the 1930s. He made a modest impact on the game, finishing his career with a win-loss record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.88. Over the course of his tenure, Yerkes struck out 16 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief. Yerkes's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on pitching finesse rather than overpowering velocity. While he may not have been a dominant force on the mound, his contributions to his teams during his time in the league were valuable in a competitive landscape. His career, although brief, is a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early years of the sport's evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 25 3 1 0 1 58.0 61 25 2 20 16 3.88 0

Career ERA 3.88 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 7.0% better 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
1927 PHA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
1928 PHA AL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 8.7 7 2 2 1 2.08 — 0.0
1929 PHA AL 1 0 19 2 0 0 1 37.3 47 19 13 11 4.58 4.60 (avg) 677.8
1932 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 9.0 5 3 3 4 3.00 4.13 (+27%) -
1933 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 1 0 4.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.062 0.062 0.062 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 77.7% below league average.

Career OBP .062 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 81.7% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 84.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 83.0% 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
1927 PHA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1928 PHA AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1929 PHA AL 19 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 CHC NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1933 CHC NL 1 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 25 0 3 26 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 PHA P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1928 PHA P 2 0 0 5 0 1
1929 PHA P 19 0 3 18 0 3
1932 CHN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1933 CHN P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 25