Sal Yvars, baseball player, 1947-1954

Sal Yvars

Born: 2/20/1924 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 12/10/2008 in Valhalla, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-09-27 | Final Game: 1954-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Salvador Anthony Yvars

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Biography

Sal Yvars, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1954. Over the course of his career, Yvars played in 210 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as a position player. He recorded a total of 102 hits, achieving a batting average of .244, and contributed to his team's offense with 10 home runs and 42 RBIs. Known for his tenacity on the field, Yvars also managed to steal one base during his time in the league. Yvars' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, the post-World War II era, which saw the sport begin to integrate and evolve in response to changing social dynamics. While he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Yvars' contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the league during the late 1940s and early 1950s. His legacy, like that of many players from this era, is a testament to the diverse talents that shaped the game of baseball in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
210 418 41 102 12 0 10 42 1 37 41 0.244 0.315 0.344 0.659 -367.6

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1947 NY1 NL 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1948 NY1 NL 15 38 4 8 1 0 1 6 0 3 1 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1949 NY1 NL 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1950 NY1 NL 9 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1951 NY1 NL 25 41 9 13 2 0 2 3 0 5 7 0.317 — — — — 0.0
1952 NY1 NL 66 151 15 37 3 0 4 18 0 10 16 0.245 .252 (-3%) .326 (-9%) .369 (-7%) .696 (-8%) -222.3
1953 NY1 NL 23 47 1 13 0 0 0 1 0 7 1 0.277 — — — — -60.6
1953 STL NL 30 57 4 14 2 0 1 6 0 4 6 0.246 .264 (-7%) .335 (-9%) .397 (-16%) .733 (-13%) -60.6
1954 STL NL 38 57 8 14 4 0 2 8 1 6 5 0.246 .261 (-6%) .333 (-1%) .390 (+8%) .723 (+4%) 36.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1951 WS NY1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 176 12 526 86 8 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 NY1 C 1 0 3 1 0 0
1948 NY1 C 15 0 50 8 0 2
1949 NY1 C 2 0 11 1 0 0
1950 NY1 C 9 0 22 4 1 0
1951 NY1 C 23 0 46 3 3 1
1952 NY1 C 59 0 202 40 3 3
1953 NY1 C 20 0 70 8 0 1
1953 SLN C 26 0 76 12 1 3
1954 SLN C 21 12 46 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 176