Earl Yingling
Nickname(s): Chink
1888-1962
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LHP-OF 1911-14, 18 Indians, Dodgers , Reds, Senators
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Yingling never had a winning season as a pitcher, but he added to his value by being
able to pinch hit. A .267 batter, he earned a 13-game tryout in Cincinnati's outfield
in 1914.
(JK)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
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| » November 24, 1913: Joe Tinker is out as Reds manager, but is still their property as a player. On December 12th he will be sold to Brooklyn for $25,000, $10,000 of which goes to him. P Earl Yingling and OF Herbie Moran are sent to Cincinnati later as part of the deal. When Charles Ebbets puts off signing Tinker, he jumps to the Feds, signing to manage Chicago for $12,000.
» July 19, 1914: Behind reliever Paul Strand, the Braves get three runs in the 9th off Earl Yingling to beat the Reds 3–2 and climb out of last place on their way to the pennant. During that journey, they will pass the Reds going the other way, as today's loss starts the Reds' fall from 2nd place to last.
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