Elmer Yoter

Born: 6/26/1900 in Plainfield, PA, USA

Died: 7/26/1966 in Camp Hill, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-09-09 | Final Game: 1928-04-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Elmer Ellsworth Yoter

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Biography

Elmer Yoter was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played in the major leagues from 1921 to 1928. As a position player, Yoter's career included a total of 36 games, during which he recorded 24 hits and achieved a batting average of .25. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 12 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Known for his ability to make contact, Yoter's playing style was characterized by a focus on situational hitting rather than power, which was common among players of his era in the early 1920s. Yoter's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport began to emerge from the deadball era and transition into a more offensively charged environment. Despite his relatively brief career, his contributions on the field showcased the skills of a player who navigated the evolving landscape of major league baseball. After his final game on April 18, 1928, Yoter's legacy as a player remained a part of baseball history, reflecting the rich tapestry of talent that characterized the early years of the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
13.0	13.0	1.0	3.0	1.0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0.231	0.231	0.308	0.539

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1943	13.0	13.0	1.0	3.0	1.0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0.231	0.231	0.308	0.539

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	96	5	24	2	2	0	12	0	9	12	0.250	0.314	0.312	0.627	-135.8

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1921	PHA	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	CLE	AL	19	66	3	18	1	1	7	5	8	0.273	.283 (-4%)	.345 (-6%)	.389 (-18%)	.734 (-13%)	-135.8
1927	CHC	NL	13	27	2	6	1	1	5	4	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	CHC	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0