Earl Yingling

Born: 10/29/1888 in Chillicothe, OH, USA

Died: 10/2/1962 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-12 | Final Game: 1918-05-23

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

Full name: Earl Hershey Yingling

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Biography

Earl Yingling was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1918. Born in 1888, Yingling made his mark in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 25-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.22. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he amassed a total of 192 strikeouts during his time in the league. Yingling's career spanned several teams, where he contributed to the evolution of pitching strategies of the time. While he did not record any saves, his durability and performance in games reflected the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball. As the game began to embrace more power-hitting and aggressive play, Yingling's effectiveness as a pitcher during this transformative period remains a testament to his skill and adaptability on the field. His legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and achievements of pitchers in the early years of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	34	94	61	31	5	0	568.0	611	203	19	141	192	3.22	0

Career ERA 3.22 vs. league average 3.10 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	CLE	AL	1	0	4	3	1	0	22.3	30	11	9	6	4.43	3.37 (-31%)	-457.8
1912	BRO	NL	6	11	25	16	12	0	163.0	186	65	56	51	3.59	3.36 (-7%)	-3075.3
1913	BRO	NL	8	8	26	13	8	2	146.7	158	42	10	40	2.58	3.07 (+16%)	2270.4
1914	CIN	NL	9	13	34	27	8	3	198.0	207	76	54	80	3.45	2.93 (-18%)	-148.9
1918	WSN	AL	1	2	5	2	2	0	38.0	30	9	12	15	2.13	2.83 (+25%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
140	270	31	72	5	1	1	23	3	25	32	0.267	0.338	0.304	0.641	-274.8

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — near 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
1911	CLE	AL	6	11	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	BRO	NL	25	64	9	16	2	1	0	3	0	4	6	0.250	.268 (-7%)	.335 (-9%)	.358 (-13%)	.694 (-11%)	-119.6
1913	BRO	NL	40	60	11	23	1	0	0	5	0	9	8	0.383	.259 (+48%)	.325 (+43%)	.345 (+16%)	.670 (+29%)	339.6
1914	CIN	NL	61	120	9	23	2	0	1	11	3	9	15	0.192	.255 (-25%)	.322 (-19%)	.339 (-31%)	.661 (-25%)	-494.8
1918	WSN	AL	8	15	1	7	0	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.467	—	—	—	—	0.0