[1] According to one published account of questionable accuracy, Yelle signed with the Tigers after claiming he could strike out Ty Cobb on three pitches.

The following year, he appeared in 56 games, 43 as the Tigers' starting catcher, and compiled a .174 batting average and a .227 on-base percentage.

[1] After being released by the Tigers, Yelle played for the San Francisco Seals in the Pacific Coast League for seven seasons from 1920 to 1926.

[3] In 1922, he appeared in 108 games, compiled a .254 batting average, and helped lead the Seals win the PCL championship with a 127–72 record.

That year, Yelle hit .267 in 101 games and was chosen by The Sporting News as the catcher for the PCL All Star Team.

[3] After leaving the PCL, Yelle continued to play for several more years for the Des Moines Demons in 1928, Atlanta Crackers in 1929 and 1930, Columbus Foxes in 1930, and Memphis Chickasaws and New Orleans Pelicans in 1930.