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Ed Yewell

1862 – 1940

American baseball player

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Lived 1862 – 1940 (aged 78). Ed Yewell was an American baseball player and lawyer.

Edwin Leonard Yewell (August 22, 1862 – September 15, 1940) was a professional baseball player. Yewell played Major League Baseball in the 1884 season for two teams named the Washington Nationals; one was in the American Association (AA) and the other was in the Union Association (UA). In 28 total games, he batted .237 in 97 at bats, with three doubles and one triple. He played defensively as a second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, and outfielder, with his most appearances coming at second base with 11.

Yewell made his debut for the AA's Nationals on May 12, 1884, recording one hit in three at bats. On July 2, in a game against the Cincinnati Red Stockings, he was hit by a Gus Shallix pitch; Yewell returned to the Nationals by August, but author David Nemec states that "he was never the same player." After his lone Major League season, Yewell remained with the UA's Nationals, who had joined the Eastern League. He became a patent attorney after the end of his playing career.

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Who was Ed Yewell?

American baseball player

When was Ed Yewell born?

Ed Yewell was born on 22 August 1862 in Washington, D.C..

When did Ed Yewell die?

Ed Yewell died on 15 September 1940 in Washington, D.C..

What was Ed Yewell's occupation?

Ed Yewell was a baseball player and lawyer.

What nationality was Ed Yewell?

Ed Yewell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ed Yewell

· Wikidata: Q5335614

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