By the simple expedient of averaging one and a quarter hits per inning, Yerkes led the NL in losses with his 11-20 in 1902. His 3.66 ERA was nearly a run over the league average. (BC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 17, 1902: The Pirates edge St. Louis, 1-0. when Tommy Leach scores in the 3rd inning. Deacon Phillippe, on his way to his 4th 20-game season in a row, is the winner. Going the other way, Stan Yerkes loses his 1st of 20.