Yam Yaryan
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Clarence Everett Yaryan
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10½", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut April 23, 1921
- Final Game September 24, 1922
- Born November 5, 1892 in Knowlton, IA USA
- Died November 16, 1964 in Birmingham, AL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Yam Yaryan had a long minor league career (1917-1940) and played two seasons in the majors. In 1921 he hit .304 with the 1921 White Sox. From 1926-30 with the Birmingham Barons he never hit less than .330. Yaryan was out of baseball in 1933-1935, then returned as a player/manager in 1936. As a 46 year old catcher in 1939, Yaryan hit .302 in the class-B Southeastern League. He then hit .302 at 47 in the class D Alabama State League in 1940. Overall, he hit .315 with 213 home runs in twenty seasons in the minor leagues.
After leaving baseball he was a salesman.
- HR Titles
- 1919 Western League 12
- 1920 Western League 41
- 1926 Southern Association 20
- 1932 Eastern League 18
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Andalusia Reds | Alabama-Florida League | 6th | none | replaced Bill Koneman | ||
| 1937 | Andalusia Bulldogs | Alabama-Florida League | 68-56 | 3rd | none | League Champs | |
| 1938 | Andalusia Bulldogs | Alabama-Florida League | 70-60 | 3rd (t) | none | Lost League Finals | |
| 1939 | Gadsden Pilots | Southeastern League | -- | Pittsburgh Pirates | -- | replaced by Charles Moss | |
| 1940 | Brewton Millers | Alabama State League | 51-79 | 5th | none |
