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American baseball player (born 1990)

Baseball player

Eric Christian Yardley (born August 18, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers.

Yardley 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[edit]

He 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[edit]

On 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[edit]

On 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[edit]

On 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[edit]

On 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]

Personal life[edit]

Yardley is married to Tia Yardley.[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ “Richland’s Yardley signs with Padres”. Tri-City Herald. July 18, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  2. ^ Seattle University (July 18, 2013). “Eric Yardley Signed by San Diego Padres”. goseattleu.com. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  3. ^ Noah Hilton (January 1, 2017). “Eric Yardley Interview: Opportunity in Every Difficulty”. East Village Times. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  4. ^ “Padres’ prospect Yardley is embracing opportunities”. Fox Sports San Diego. July 14, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d e “Eric Yardley Player Page”. MLB.com. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  6. ^ “Former Trinidad Trigger Eric Yardley excelling in Arizona Fall League”. pecosleague.com. November 9, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  7. ^ Kevin Acee (August 21, 2019). “Eric Yardley fulfills dream, looks to earn job with Padres”. The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  8. ^ Pete (August 21, 2019). “Richland grad called-up to the big leagues”. Newstalk AM 870 KFLD. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ “Milwaukee Brewers 2020 Season Report Card: Eric Yardley”. 26 October 2020.
  11. ^ “Brewers’ Eric Yardley: Outrighted to Triple-A”.
  12. ^ “Eric Yardley: Elects free agency”.
  13. ^ “Cubs’ Eric Yardley: Joins North Siders”.
  14. ^ https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2022/05/03/cubs-release-two-arms-from-the-iowa-bullpen-as-the-minor-league-shuffle-is-underway
  15. ^ “Report: Jays ink RHP Yardley to minor-league deal”. TSN.ca. May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  16. ^ https://www.milb.com/player/eric-yardley-642233
  17. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-03-24/p-1
  18. ^ “Eric Yardley #57”. MLB.com. Retrieved 15 December 2020.

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