Eric Christian Yardley (born August 18, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers.
| Eric Yardley | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 18, 1990 Richland, Washington, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 21, 2019, for the San Diego Padres | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 17, 2021, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–1 |
| Earned run average | 3.52 |
| Strikeouts | 31 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editEarly career
editYardley attended Richland High School in Richland, Washington.[1] He attended Seattle University and played college baseball for the Redhawks for four seasons (2010-2013).[2]
Yardley was undrafted out of college in 2013, and played for the Taos Blizzard and the Trinidad Triggers of the independent Pecos League.[3]
San Diego Padres
editYardley signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on July 21, 2013.[4] He played for the AZL Padres in 2013, going 2–0 with a 1.89 ERA in 19 innings.[5] He split the 2014 season between the Fort Wayne TinCaps and the San Antonio Missions, combining to go 2–4 with a 2.95 ERA in 65 innings.[5] He split the 2015 season between the Lake Elsinore Storm and San Antonio, combining to go 2–5 with a 2.97 ERA in 66+2⁄3 innings.[5] Following the 2015 season, Yardley played for the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League.[6]
Yardley split the 2016, 2017, and 2018 seasons each between San Antonio and the El Paso Chihuahuas. He combined to go 3–2 with a 2.93 ERA over 70+2⁄3 innings in 2016, 3–2 with a 2.05 ERA over 70 innings in 2017, and 5–4 with a 4.13 ERA over 60+1⁄3 innings in 2018.[5] He opened the 2019 season back with El Paso, going 0–2 with a 2.83 ERA and 52 strikeouts over 63+2⁄3 innings.[5]
On August 21, 2019, the Padres selected Yardley's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[7] He made his major league debut that day versus the Cincinnati Reds, allowing three runs (one earned) in a 1⁄3 of an inning and suffering the loss.[8] In 10 games for the Padres, Yardley went 0–1 with a 2.31 ERA and 7 strikeouts in 11+2⁄3 innings. Yardley was designated for assignment on November 4, 2019.
Milwaukee Brewers
editOn November 15, 2019, Yardley was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.[9] Yardley enjoyed a great year for the Brewers in 2020, pitching to a 2-0 record and a 1.54 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 23.1 innings of work.[10] Yardley was not quite as successful in 2021, struggling to a 6.75 ERA in 17 appearances with the Brewers. On November 5, 2021, Yardley was outrighted off of the 40-man roster[11] and elected free agency.[12]
Chicago Cubs
editOn January 25, 2022, Yardley signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[13] Yardley struggled immensely to the tune of a 17.36 ERA in 5 appearances for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs before he was released on May 2.[14]
Toronto Blue Jays
editOn May 25, 2022, Yardley signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.[15] In 32 appearances with Buffalo, Yardley registered a 3-2 record and 4.13 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 32.2 innings pitched. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.
Arizona Diamondbacks
editOn January 25, 2023, Yardley signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[16] Yardley was released by the organization on March 24.[17]
Coaching career
editOn December 22, 2023, Yardley was hired by the Toronto Blue Jays to serve as an assistant pitching coach for their Double–A affiliate, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.[18] He was named as the bullpen coach for the 2024 season.
Personal life
editYardley is married to Tia Yardley.[19]
References
edit- ^ "Richland's Yardley signs with Padres". Tri-City Herald. July 18, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ Seattle University (July 18, 2013). "Eric Yardley Signed by San Diego Padres". goseattleu.com. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ Noah Hilton (January 1, 2017). "Eric Yardley Interview: Opportunity in Every Difficulty". East Village Times. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ "Padres' prospect Yardley is embracing opportunities". Fox Sports San Diego. July 14, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Eric Yardley Player Page". MLB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ "Former Trinidad Trigger Eric Yardley excelling in Arizona Fall League". pecosleague.com. November 9, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ Kevin Acee (August 21, 2019). "Eric Yardley fulfills dream, looks to earn job with Padres". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ Pete (August 21, 2019). "Richland grad called-up to the big leagues". Newstalk AM 870 KFLD. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ Jeff Sanders (November 15, 2019). "Padres' Jacob Nix outrighted to Triple-A El Paso; Eric Yardley claimed". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ "Milwaukee Brewers 2020 Season Report Card: Eric Yardley". October 26, 2020.
- ^ "Brewers' Eric Yardley: Outrighted to Triple-A".
- ^ "Eric Yardley: Elects free agency".
- ^ "Cubs' Eric Yardley: Joins North Siders".
- ^ "Cubs Release Two Arms from the Iowa Bullpen as the Minor League Shuffle is Underway".
- ^ "Report: Jays ink RHP Yardley to minor-league deal". TSN.ca. May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ "Eric Yardley Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Blue Jays add ex-MLB pitcher to minor league coaching staff". jaysjournal.com. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ "Eric Yardley #57". MLB.com. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Seattle Redhawks bio