Carl Yowell

Born: 12/20/1902 in Madison, VA, USA

Died: 7/27/1985 in Jacksonville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-09-05 | Final Game: 1925-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Carl Columbus Yowell

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Biography

Carl Yowell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1902, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the mid-1920s. He played from 1924 until October 1, 1925, showcasing his talents in a challenging era for pitchers marked by the transition towards a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, Yowell compiled a record of 3-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4, reflecting the difficulties many hurlers faced during this period as the league began to shift towards higher-scoring contests. Yowell struck out 20 batters in his time on the mound, demonstrating a capacity for missing bats despite not being primarily recognized for his strikeout prowess. He did not record any saves, indicating that his role was largely as a starting pitcher or in lower-leverage situations. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Yowell's contributions came during a pivotal moment in baseball history, as the sport was evolving and preparing for the offensive explosion that would characterize the following decades. His legacy, while modest, is a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	16	6	3	0	0	63.3	77	38	2	30	20	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 24.4% worse 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
1924	CLE	AL	1	1	4	2	2	0	0	27.0	37	20	13	8	6.67	4.13 (-62%)	-279.9
1925	CLE	AL	2	3	12	4	1	0	0	36.3	40	18	17	12	4.46	4.55 (+2%)	-214.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	19	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.158	0.158	0.158	0.316	0.0

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.316 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 57.7% 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
1924	CLE	AL	4	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	CLE	AL	12	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	0	3	15	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	CLE	P	4	0	2	4	0	0
1925	CLE	P	12	0	1	11	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16